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.
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