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Somaliland: Human Rights Commissioner Visits

April 10, 2012 · 271434 Comments2012-04-11+00%3A50%3A16SomalilandPress

MANDHEERA(SomalilandPress)–The head of the national human rights commission Madam Amina Abdillahi Ahmed accompanied members of the commission have made a surprise visit to Mandera prison, the purpose of their visit was to assess the conditions of the prison and to hear firsthand account testimonies of the prisoners on how they are treated in the jail.

The chairperson of the national human rights commission Madam Amina Abdillahi Ahmed gave a brief statement on the assessment of their commission in which she gave a general account of well being of the inmates and the conditions of the jail. The human rights commissioner was granted access to 34 prisoners of
war who are currently held in the jail, the prisoners were aligned to the Khatumo militia and were caught in the recent fighting in Buhodle, we asked them how they were treat by the authorities in the jail, they
confirmed to us that they were treat well , and that standard maximum rules of treatment of prisoners in custody has been met which was also self explanatory to us.

The chairperson also revealed the health situation in the prison was not satisfactory and much needs to be done so as to meet the required adequate standards of general medical conditions, hence the improvement of the inmates well being at the prison. She also added that she was encouraged to see the prison administration had introduced programs for inmates such as training course offered to inmates at the jail, she went on to say such vocational training courses will Help the inmates garner skill during their time in prison, hence making easier for inmates them find decent jobs when their sentences end so that they can integrate back to society.

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I Jama says:

Human rights commisioner should be questioning the reason why Somaliland isn't giving its right to self determination for the past 21 yrs? FULL Stop. Why should we adhere if the world ignores our needs to reach the desired roles?

8:54 pm on April 10, 2012

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I Jama says:

If the world doesn't recognise us then we are not obligated nor should we be feel responsible for the worlds altimate goals?

8:56 pm on April 10, 2012

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osman5 says:

Good grief. This Lady is out to lunch by suggesting a adequate training for the inmates while our future generations don't have proper education system.
Is that putting the cart before the horse? who needs skilled ex-con who can't be trusted regardless how well educated they're.
I watched a political debate on TV a few years back where 2 politician were debating on how to reduce E.R waiting time.
One politician suggested to build more hospitals so people could get an immediate medical attentions when traffic injuries occur.
Other politician however, fired back why don't install more traffic lights so we can prevent the traffic accidents from happening in the first place.
Guess who got my vote? clue…the one with the common sense….

Osman Qaal

9:43 pm on April 10, 2012

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The Great Puntand says:

shouldn't they be going to Las Anod?

8:54 pm on April 11, 2012

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