Somaliland Human Rights Monitoring Group
Monitoring Human Rights. Documenting Violations. Advancing Accountability.
Independent research and documentation of human-rights developments in Somaliland.
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What SHRMG does
About the organizationSHRMG monitors and documents human-rights developments in Somaliland, with particular attention to freedom of expression, arbitrary arrest and detention, the administration of justice, and accountability for reported violations.
The organization is independent of political parties and government bodies. This website publishes only material an authorized editor has approved.
Core research themes
All topicsFreedom of Expression
SHRMG publications on the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas in Somaliland.
02Press Freedom and Journalists
Material on the ability of journalists and news outlets in Somaliland to report.
03Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
SHRMG material on arrest, custody and detention in Somaliland.
04Rule of Law and Fair Trial
Material on courts, procedure and the administration of justice in Somaliland.
05Freedom of Assembly
SHRMG material on peaceful assembly and restrictions on it in Somaliland.
06Excessive Use of Force
SHRMG material on the use of force by security personnel in Somaliland.
07Human Rights Defenders
Material on people who document or advocate for human rights in Somaliland.
08Civil and Political Rights
Cross-cutting SHRMG material on civil and political rights in Somaliland.