The Ministry of Justice and Constitution (Somali: Wasaaradda Cadaaladda iyo Dastuurka; MoJC) [1] is the ministry that is responsible for the Judiciary and Constitution of Somalia. The responsibility of the Ministry is to promote democracy, good governance and human rights through the development of policies and programs that enhance the enjoyment of social, economic and political rights.[2]
| Wasaaradda Cadaaladda iyo Dastuurka | |
 | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | November 4, 2012 |
| Jurisdiction | Somalia |
| Headquarters | Hamar Weyne, Banaadir, Mogadishu  2°2′24″N 45°20′46″E / 2.04000°N 45.34611°E |
| Minister responsible | |
| Deputy Minister responsible |
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| Parent agency | Somali Council of Ministers |
| Website | moj |
History edit
The Ministry was created in 1956 during the joint Somali/Italian administration.
List of ministers (Post-Independence in 1960) edit
- Sheikh Mahamud Muhammed Farah[3] (1959-1961)
- Abdurahman Hagi Mumin[4][5] (1961–1966)
- Sheikh Abdulghani Sheikh Ahmed[6][7] (1970–1973)
- Abdisalam Sheikh Hussein[8] (1973–1978)
- Ahmed Shire Mahmud[9] (1978–1984) [Minister of Justice and Religion]
- Sheik Hussan Abdalle Farah[10][11] (1984–1988)
- Mohamoud Said Mohamed [12] (1988–1990)
- Abdillahi Ossoble Said[13] (1990)
- Hussein Sheikh Abdirahman "Matan"[14] (1991)
- Mumin Omar[14] (1991)*
- Mahmud Umar Farah[15] (2000–2003)
- Ali Muudey Maahi[16] (2004-2005)
- Sheikh Adan Mohamed 'Madobe' Nur[17] (2005-2007)
- Hasan Dimbil Warsame[18][19] (2007–2008)
- Abdirahman Mahmud Farah Janaqow[20] (2009-2010)
- Farah Sh. Abdulkadir Mohamed (2015) [Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Somalia]
- Ahmed Hassan Gabobe (2015)
- Abdullahi Ahmed Jama[21] (2015–2017)
- Hassan Hussein Hajji[22][23] (2017–2020)
- Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur[24] (2020—2021)
- Hassan Hussein Hajji[22][23] (2021–2022)
- Hassan Moalim Mohamud[1] (2022—present)
*Somalia did not have a functioning government from late 1991-early 2000.[25]
See also edit
References edit
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- ^ Lewis, I. M. (2003-03-17). A Modern History of the Somali: Nation and State in the Horn of Africa. Ohio University Press. ISBN 9780821445730.
- ^ The Middle East and North Africa. Europa Publications. 1961.
- ^ Political Handbook of the World. Center for Comparative Political Research of the State University of New York at Binghamton and for the Council on Foreign Relations. 1966.
- ^ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1972Feb-June". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
- ^ Abdullahi, Abdurahman Moallim (May 2011). "THE ISLAMIC MOVEMENT IN SOMALIA: A Historical Evolution with a Case Study of the Islah Movement (1950–2000)".
- ^ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1973July-Dec". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
- ^ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1978July-Dec". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
- ^ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. July–Dec 1984". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
- ^ Scientists and Human Rights in Somalia: Report of a Delegation. National Academies. 1988.
- ^ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1990 no.1-6". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
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- ^ Turner, B. (2017-02-07). The Statesman's Yearbook 2006: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World. Springer. ISBN 9780230271340.
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- ^ Routledge (2007-11-09). Africa South of the Sahara 2008. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781857434217.
- ^ Turner, Barry (2009). The Statesman's Yearbook 2010: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World. Springer. ISBN 9781349586325.
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- ^ a b "PM Khaire announces 27 member cabinet". Hiiraan Online. March 21, 2017.
- ^ a b "Somalia asks Kenya for help to develop legal and justice systems". Garowe Online. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
- ^ AA, DAILY SABAH WITH (2020-12-28). "Somalia's justice minister pays 1st official visit to Turkey, calling it 'second home'". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1999Sep-Dec 1999". HathiTrust. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
- "Somalia: Prime Minister Unveils His New Cabinet". Shabelle Media Network. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.