Somali senators have approved the Refugees and Asylum Seekers Bill.
Members of the Upper House or Senate voted to approve the bill on Tuesday.
The new bill establishes a legal framework for the rights and obligations of displaced people in the country.
It also provides a legal framework for handling foreigners who seek asylum in Somalia.
The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, thanked the Upper House for approving such a critical piece of legislation.
