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Somalia’s Puntland state accused of executing minors
The semi-autonomous region of Puntland in northeastern Somalia has been accused of executing four minors who were convicted by a military court for their involvement in crimes. This incident highlights a troubling trend in the Horn of Africa country, where the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts remain significant issues. “In Puntland state…
Somali police arrest 24 youth over security breaches at Mogadishu football match
Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Police Force arrested 24 young individuals on Sunday following security disturbances during a district-level football match at Eng. Yariisow Stadium in Mogadishu. The disturbances occurred during a match between Karaan and Wadajir districts, part of the Banadir region’s ongoing football competition. Authorities reported that the arrested youth were involved in…
UK launches project to support survivors of gender-based violence in Somalia
UK top official launches Gaashaan project to support survivors of gender based-violence in Somalia. Ahead of International Women’s Day, the UK’s top diplomat, Sir Philip Barton, joined British Ambassador to Somalia Mike Nithavrianakis and Somali Minister for Women, Human Rights and Development, Amina Hassan Ali, to launch the UK’s flagship Gaashaan project, which will support…