There is no comprehensive research studies on Somali minority situations both economically and socially. One of SOMRAF's missions is to undertake research activities on overall situations on these communities , collectively and individually by collaborating with all interested parties .

Below are previous research materials made by external international organizations:-

NO REDRESS - SOMALIA'S FORGOTTEN MINORITIES

Joint british danish dutch fact finding mission in Nairobi - 2001

Somali minority clan - Reer Hamar Benadiri Bandhabow Bajuni UK 2006

Somali Minority Identities Membasa refugees

SOMALIA - COUNTRY OF ORIGIN INFORMATION REPORT- UK 2008

Study on Minorities in Somalia UNCU OCH AJul 02

Study on Somali Minorities_report 2005

The Yibir in Somalia - A Plight of a Caste Group 2006

VICTIMS AND VULNERABLE GROUPS IN SOUTHERN SOMALIA by Lee Casanelli 1995

Clans in Somalia

IDPS in Somalia fact sheet

Report - Southern Somalia security situation