The draft recommendation number 70 refers to transitional justice and
complaint mechanisms but does not include reference to traditional
justice systems or customary law. The recommendations should be
amended to include reference to these systems that are still widely in use in
many countries including my own.
The constitution of Somaliland states that all citizens are equal in article 8, in the
following articles 24,25,26,27 and 32 they clearly state the rights of minorities
and people who are deprived their freedom. The authorities in Somaliland need
considerable support from all states and UN agencies in moving towards
realization of these legal principles. This will also make the Gabooye feel they
are full citizens of Somaliland with all the rights accorded to all.
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