Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia 2012
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
  • English


    (5) Abortion is contrary to Shari'ah and is prohibited except in cases of necessity, especially to save the life of the mother. (Art. 15)

  • Somali


    (5) Soo rididda ilmuhu waa arrin ka soo horjeedda Shareecada Islaamka, waana reebban tahay, haddii aan ka ahayn xaalad caafimaad aan looga maarmin badbaadinta nolosha hooyada. (Qodobka 15aad)

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Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia 2012 (English). According to Art. 5: “The official language of the Federal Republic of Somalia is Somali (Maay and Maxaa-tiri), and Arabic is the second language.”

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Chapter 6 on the Federal Parliament.

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Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and the Duties of the Citizen.

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Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and the Duties of the Citizen.

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Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and the Duties of the Citizen.

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Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and the Duties of the Citizen.

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Article 27 is entitled "Economic and Social Rights".

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Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and the Duties of the Citizen.

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Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and the Duties of the Citizen.

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Chapter 2 on Fundamental Rights and the Duties of the Citizen.