Summary 

The present report is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 51/38 and covers the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

During the reporting period, the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Isha Dyfan, was unable to visit the country owing to the lack of formal acceptance of a visit by the Government of Somalia. As such, the information presented in the report is based on extensive desk research and regional consultations with various stakeholders, a review of relevant reports and data, and information submitted by various actors following a call for contributions.