A/HRC/42/62 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 16 September 2019 Original: English Human Rights Council Forty-second session 9–27 September 2019 Agenda item 10 Technical assistance and capacity-building Situation of human rights in Somalia Report of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia* Summary In the present report, the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Bahame Tom Nyanduga, highlights the situation of human rights during the past year and traces the challenges and achievements as regards their enjoyment and the measures adopted to address the challenges since the establishment of the mandate more than 25 years ago. The Independent Expert argues that Somalia has recorded considerable progress in establishing conditions for the enjoyment of human rights with the support of the international community. Notwithstanding the challenges, including terror attacks, insecurity, human rights violations, poverty and inter-clan conflicts, the country’s transition to a democratic State is advancing. The Independent Expert urges the international community to continue to support Somalia at this critical stage and proposes a set of recommendations for lasting peace and reconciliation. * The present report was submitted late to reflect the most recent developments. GE.19-15808(E) 