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Why Somalia's human rights chief question on freedoms has ignited national debate

By Ali Kassim | 3mos ago

 

 Somalia National Independent Human Rights Commissioner, Dr Maryan Kasim Addressing judges, legal scholars and public officials in Mogadishu. [Courtesy, X]

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