Last Change:

06/02/2025

Somaliland Refugee Protection Law

Year: 2023

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Description

This law establishes the legal framework for the protection and management of refugees and asylum-seekers in Somaliland.

Selected provisions
Article 44 - Exceptions of punishment from the asylum seeker for his presence in the country

An asylum seeker shall not be punished for his illegal entry or stay in the country if he presents himself to the authorities without delay and shows good cause for his illegal entry or presence.