UN Expert: Somalia Remains Fragile, Needs Sustained Support and Inclusive Political Dialogue

Geneva - The United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Isha Dyfan, has warned that the country’s fragility still requires sustained and well-resourced international engagement to secure lasting peace and state stability.

In her final address to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Dyfan said that ongoing efforts to advance a “one person, one vote” system could represent an important step toward inclusive democracy, but rising political tensions and mistrust continue to threaten progress.

She noted that tensions between the Federal Government and the member states of Puntland and Jubbaland have resulted in armed clashes and declining cooperation between political institutions. Dyfan warned that the absence of compromise and persistent disputes risk deepening divisions and undermining Somalia’s democratic transition, calling for inclusive dialogue to rebuild trust and unity among political stakeholders.

The UN expert urged the Federal Government of Somalia to prioritize human rights, civil liberties, and access to essential services, stressing that political agendas must not take precedence over the welfare and rights of citizens.

Dyfan reiterated that Somalia remains in a fragile transitional phase and that lasting peace and development cannot be achieved without national consensus and political compromise. She called on the international community to maintain its support and engagement with Somalia as the country continues to face security, justice, and humanitarian challenges.

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