REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND
National Values and Principles of Governance
Under the National Constitution (2001), Chapter One, Article 1 through 7, describe the General Provisions, Part Two, Article 8 through to 20 describe the General Principles, and Part Three, Article 21 through 36 describe Individual Rights, Fundamental Freedoms and the Duties of Citizens as guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Somaliland. In addition, the Preamble of the National Constitution (2001) states values and principles it is based on and which are too considered basic values and principles of governance of Somaliland.
Summary of the National Values and Principles
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1. Islaamnimo, xornimo iyo madaxbannaani; 2. Wadaninimo, nabad iyo midnimo qaran; 3. Dhaqan suuban, talo-wadaag, wadajir bulsho, iskaashi iyo isku-tashi; 4. Dastuur, dimuqraadiyad iyo ku-dhaqan sharci; 5. Sinnaan, caddaalad, xuquuqo shakhsi, xorriyado aasaasi ah iyo waajibaad; 6. Maamul-wanaag, daacadnimo iyo toosnaan; 7. Adkaysi iyo horumar waara. |
1. Islamhood, sovereignty and independence: 2. Patriotism, peace and national unity: 3. Tight culture, consultation, social cohesion, cooperation and self-reliance; 4. Constitutionalism, democracy and rule of law; 5. Equality, equity, individual rights, fundamental freedoms and duties; 6. Good governance, honesty and integrity; 7. Resilience and sustainable development. |
From the Report on Somaliland National Values & Principles
Hassan Ahmed Yusuf,
MoFAIC
December, 2022
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