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The Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic.

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Somalia
Constitutional law
2004-02
National
Constitution

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Axdiga Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka
The Charter has legal effect pending the eventual enforcement of the National Federal Constitution, a draft of which is to be completed within two and a half years and adopted by referendum during the final year of the transition period. The 1960 Constitution applies with respect to matters not covered in the Charter (Art. 71).
Chapter 1 - Sovereignty and Territory
Chapter 2 - The Somali Republic
Chapter 3 - Citizenship
Chapter 4 - The Transitional Federal Government
Chapter 5 - Protection of the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the People (including human rights and dignity; equality of citizens before the law; right to life, personal liberty and security; rights relating to legal proceedings; labour; right to assemble and freedom to strike; freedom of information and media; the right to establish political parties; the right to establish social organisations; political asylum; education; protection of family; social welfare; economy)
Chapter 6 - The structure and organisation of the State
Chapter 7 - Part II - The President
Chapter 8 - Part III - The Executive
Chapter 9 - Part IV - The Judiciary
Chapter 10 - Security and Defence Forces
Chapter 11 - Land and Property
Chapter 12 - National Commissions
Chapter 13 - International Relations
Chapter 14 - Amendment to the Charter
Chapter 15 - Transitory Clause and Entry into Force of the Charter.

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