Ministry of Constitutional Affairs (Somalia)

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Ministry of Constitutional Affairs
Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dastuurka
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Agency overview
Formed2012
Jurisdiction Somalia
Headquarters Mogadishu
Agency executive
  • Abdirahman Hoosh Jibril, Minister of Constitutional affairs
Parent agency Cabinet of Somalia

The Ministry of Constitutional Affairs (Somali : Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dastuurka) is a ministry responsible for the constitution in Somalia. The current Minister of constitutional affairs is Abdirahman Hoosh Jibril. [1]

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  1. "PM Khaire announces 27 member cabinet". www.hiiraan.com.