Ministry of Justice (Somaliland)

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Wasaarada Caddaalada
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Formed1991; 34 years ago (1991)
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh Somaliland
Minister responsible
Websitewww.slmoj.org
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The Ministry of Justice of the Republic Somaliland (Somali: Wasaaradda Caddaalada Somaliland) (Arabic: وزارة العدل) administers the court system (with the exception of the Supreme Court) and has the authority to hire court personnel, allocate funds, and train, discipline or dismiss judicial officers.[1][2] According to Articles 7 and 38 of the Organisation of the Judiciary Law, the ministry even compiles a panel of assessors on an annual basis for the regional courts. Additionally, the ministry is a member of the Judicial Commission.[3] The current minister is Mustafe Mohamoud Ali[4]

Responsibilities

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More so, the objectives of the ministry are as follows per Article 105 of the Constitution:[5]

  • Uphold and promote the rule of law in Somaliland;
  • Respect and promote the separation of powers as contemplated in the Constitution, whilst taking into account the normal checks and balances of governmental branches;
  • Promote and maintain an effective, efficient, transparent and accountable criminal justice system;
  • Coordinate, facilitate and promote the general provision of and access to legal services in Somaliland;
  • Take leadership in coordinating the progressive realization of rights and freedoms contemplated in the Constitution;
  • Cooperate and support other role players, whilst respecting their specific mandates and, where applicable, their independence.

List of ministers

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Image English (Nickname) Somali Term Start Term End
Ahmed Ismail Abdi (Duqsi) Axmed Ismaciil Cabdi (Duqsi) 1991[6] 1993[6]
Abdillahi Gireh Robleh Cabdullaahi Giire Rooble 1993[6] 1997[6]
Abdillahi Omaw Qawdan May 1999[7]
Ahmed Hassan Caafi Axmed Xasan Caafi March 2002[8]
Abdihamid Garad Jama Cabdihamiid Garaad Jaamac March 2002[8] November 2002[9]
Ahmed Hassan Ali (Asowe) Axmed Xasan Cali (Casoowe) November 2002[9], July 2003[10] March 2010[11]
Adan Ahmed Elmi (Dolayare) Aadan Axmed Cilmi (Dhoolla-yare) March 2010[11] October 2010[12]
Ismail Mumin Are Ismaaciil Muumin Aare October 2010[12][13] June 2011
Hussein Ahmed Aideed Xuseen Axmed Caydiid June 2011 October 2015[14]
Ahmed Farah Adarre Axmed Faarax Cadare October 2015[15] December 2017
Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye Cabdiqani Maxamuud Caateeye December 2017[16][17] March 2019[18]
Abdirisaq Ali Abdi Salah Cabdirisaaq Cali Cabdi Saalax March 2019[18] December 2019[19]
Mustafe Mohamoud Ali（Godane） Mustafe Maxamuud Cali Bile December 2019[19] January 2021[20]
Saleban Warsame Guled Saleebaan Warsame Guuleed January 2021[20] December 2024
Yonis Ahmed Yonis Muhammed Yoonis Axmed Yoonis December 2024[21] Incumbent

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN SOMALILAND: Workshop Report". April 2002.
  2. ^ "The State of the Judiciary in Somaliland" (PDF). Horizon Institute. June 2016.
  3. ^ "Research Guide to the Somaliland Legal System - GlobaLex". www.nyulawglobal.org. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  4. ^ "Wasiirka Cusub ee Wasaaradda Cadaaladda ee Somaliland Md. Mustafe Cali Bile Oo Deegaanada Bariga Gobolka Sanaag Ugu Awood Sheegtay Guddoomiye Dhoobo-Daareed Iyo Taageerayaasha Maamul-Goboleedka Puntland" (in Somali). 7 December 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Prison Health Coordinator » Connecting Diaspora for Development". Connecting Diaspora for Development. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  6. ^ a b c d "Magacyada Golihii Wasiirada ee ugu Horeeyey ee Somaliland 1991 iyo kuwii 1993" [Names of the earliest Somaliland cabinets of ministers from 1991 and those of 1993]. Wargane News (in Somali). 24 December 2020. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  7. ^ "Egal rings the changes in Somaliland cabinet". The New Humanitarian. 25 May 1999. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Cabinet reshuffle in Somaliland". The New Humanitarian. 7 March 2002. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  9. ^ a b "Isku shaandhayn golaha wasiirada" [Cabinet reshuffle]. Haatuf (in Somali). 11 November 2002. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  10. ^ "Hargeysa: Madaxweynaha Somaliland ayaa shalay dhamaystiray dhismaha xukuumadiisa cusub" [Hargeisa: Somaliland president completes the formation of his new government]. Haatuf (in Somali). 4 July 2003. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  11. ^ a b "Isku shaandheynta Somaliland" [Somaliland cabinet reshuffle]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 23 March 2010. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  12. ^ a b "Raxan Wasiirada Xukuumada Cusub Oo Maanta Xilkii La Wareegay Iyo Dareenka Ka Dhashay Xil Wareejinta Maaliyada Oo Saxaafada Loo Diiday" [Several ministers of the new government assumed office today, amid controversy as the handover ceremony at the Ministry of Finance was closed to the press]. Araweelo News Network (in Somali). 1 August 2010. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  13. ^ "Madaxweyne Siilaanyo Oo Ku Dhawaaqay Golihiisa Wasiiradda Iyo Tirada Wasaaraddaha Oo Wax Iska Bedeleen Sidii La Saadaalinayay" [President Silanyo announces his cabinet and a changed number of ministries from what was anticipated]. Araweelo News Network (in Somali). 28 July 2010. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  14. ^ "Wasiiro Somaliland oo iscasilay" [Somaliland ministers resign]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 26 October 2015. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  15. ^ "War Deg Deg ah:Madaxweyne Siilaanyo oo Magacaabay Xubno ka Mid ah Xilalkii ay Baneeyeen Wasiiradii Shalay is Casilay" [Breaking news: President Silanyo appoints officials to the posts vacated by the ministers who resigned yesterday]. Qurbejoog (in Somali). 27 October 2015. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  16. ^ "BREAKING Somaliland's new President names 32-Cabinet ministers". Horn Diplomat. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2018-07-20.
  17. ^ "Qabiilada ay ka soo kala jeedaan wasiirada iyo wasiir ku xigeenada uu madaxweyne Muuse Biixi maanta magacaabey akhriso" [The clans of the ministers and deputy ministers appointed today by President Muse Bihi]. Qurbejoog (in Somali). 16 December 2017. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  18. ^ a b "Madaxweyne Muusa Biixi oo isku shaandheeyey golahiisa wasiirrada" [President Muse Bihi reshuffles his council of ministers]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 2019-03-30. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  19. ^ a b “Muuse Biixi oo Saddex Wasiir Xilka Ka Qaaday, Lix Kalena Magacaabay” [Muuse Biixi Removes Three Ministers, Appoints Six More], Horseed Media, 1 December 2019. https://horseedmedia.net/muuse-biixi-oo-saddex-wasiir-xilka-ka-qaaday-lix-kalena-magacaabay/326744/
  20. ^ a b "Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo Xilka qaadis, bedel iyo Magacaabid ku sameeyey qaar ka mida masuuliyiinta xukuumaddiisa" [Somaliland president dismisses, reshuffles and appoints some members of his government]. Puntlandes (in Somali). 10 January 2021. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  21. ^ "Somaliland President Irro unveils full cabinet after election victory". Hiiraan Online. 14 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
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