Human Rights Council
Tenth Session
Resolution 10/32. Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights
The Human Rights Council,
Guided by the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights,
Recalling its resolution 7/35 of 28 March 2008,
Reaffirming its respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and
unity in Somalia,
Welcoming the positive political developments and progress made in the Djibouti peace
process in Somalia, including the voluntary resignation of former President Abdullahi Yusuf
Ahmed on 29 December 2008, 10 months ahead of the conclusion of his term, the convening of
the Transitional Federal Parliament in Djibouti, the election of President Shaikh Sharif
Sheik Ahmed on 30 January 2009, the endorsement by the Parliament of Prime Minister
Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke on 14 February 2009 and the subsequent formation of a new
Government,
Recalling its resolutions 5/1 on institution-building of the United Nations Human Rights
Council and 5/2 on the code of conduct for special procedures mandate holders of the Council, of
18 June 2007,
Welcoming the commitment and efforts undertaken by the African Union to support
Somali-led efforts towards reconciliation and stability and the efforts made by international and
regional stakeholders to help Somalia re-establish stability, peace and security in its national
territory, as well as the recent extension of the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia
for an additional three months,
Reiterating that humanitarian, human rights and development assistance are of paramount
importance to alleviate poverty and to promote a more peaceful, equitable and democratic
society in Somalia,
1.
Expresses its serious concern at the human rights and humanitarian situation in
Somalia, and calls for an immediate end to all violations;
2.
Takes note with appreciation of the work undertaken by the independent expert on
the situation of human rights in Somalia and of his report (A/HRC/10/85);
3.
Invites the independent expert to continue his work until the end of September 2009,
without prejudice to the relevant provision of Council resolution 5/1;
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