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Somalia: Lower house of parliament passes bill on sexual violence

Somalia: Lower house of parliament passes bill on sexual violence

Summary

Somalia’s lower house of parliament passed a bill addressing sexual violence, according to France 24. The report says the country’s criminal code dates to 1962 and had not been updated since.

Key Facts

  • Somalia’s lower house passed a bill on sexual violence.
  • The report describes the measure as a new law against sexual violence.
  • Somalia’s criminal code dates back to 1962.
  • The article says the criminal code had not been updated since 1962.
  • Legal Action Worldwide lobbied Somali authorities in support of the measure.
  • Sofia Rajab, the NGO’s program manager, spoke with France 24 in Nairobi.
  • France 24 published the report on October 29, 2026.
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