ICG Kampala Meeting - Human Rights Update

On 3 May 2011, the Somali Government presented its first Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report for consideration by the Human Rights Council (HRC), in Geneva, a major achievement in terms of the TFG's engagement with international human rights mechanisms, particularly given the backdrop of on-going armed conflict. The last time Somalia submitted a report to an international treaty body was in 1984. International support for this engagement was reflected in the high number of presentations by member states. 155 recommendations were made to the TFG, UN and international community for follow-up. [Full Update]