THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA
Contents
CHAPTER 1: DECLARATION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA
Article 1.
The Federal Republic of Somalia ......................................................................................................... 1
Article 2.
State and Religion .................................................................................................................................... 1
Article 3.
Founding Principles ................................................................................................................................ 1
Article 4.
Supremacy of the Constitution ............................................................................................................. 1
Article 5.
Official Languages................................................................................................................................... 2
Article 6.
The Flag and National Symbols ............................................................................................................ 2
Article 7.
The Territory of the Federal Republic of Somalia ............................................................................ 2
Article 8.
The People and the Citizenship ............................................................................................................ 3
Article 9.
The Capital City of the Nation ............................................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 2: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND THE DUTIES OF THE CITIZEN
Title One: General Principles Of Human Rights ...........................................................3
Article 10.
Human Dignity ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Article 11.
Equality ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Article 12.
Application of the Fundamental Rights .............................................................................................. 4
Title Two: Rights, Basic Personal Liberties and Limitations.........................................4
Article 13.
Right to Life ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Article 14.
Slavery, Servitude and Forced Labour.................................................................................................. 4
Article 15.
Liberty and Security of the Person....................................................................................................... 4
Article 16.
Freedom of Association......................................................................................................................... 4
Article 17.
Freedom of Religion and Belief ........................................................................................................... 4
Article 18.
Freedom of Expression and Opinions ................................................................................................ 5
Article 19.
Inviolability of Home ............................................................................................................................. 5
Article 20.
Freedom of Assembly, Demonstration, Protest, and Petition ......................................................... 5
Article 21.
Freedom of Movement and Residence................................................................................................ 5
Article 22.
Right of Political Participation .............................................................................................................. 5
Article 23.
Freedom of Trade, Occupation, and Profession ............................................................................... 5
Article 24.
Labour Relations...................................................................................................................................... 6
Article 25.
Environment ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Article 26.
Property .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Article 27.
Economic and Social Rights .................................................................................................................. 6
Article 28.
Family Care............................................................................................................................................... 6
Article 29.
Children .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Article 30.
Education.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Article 31.
Language and Culture ............................................................................................................................. 8
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