Ministry of Humanitarianism (Somalia)

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Ministry of humanitarianism
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Agency overview
Formed2012
Jurisdiction Somalia
Headquarters Mogadishu
Agency executive
  • Maryam Qasim Ahmed, Minister of Humanitarianism
Parent agency Cabinet of Somalia

The Ministry of Humanitarianism is a ministry responsible for disaster management and humanitarianism. The current Minister of Humanitarianism affairs is Maryam Qasim Ahmed. [1]

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References

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