Editorial

SECURITY COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN SOMALIA-Lasanod, SOOL

By Somali Activist / June 7, 2023 / Comments Off on SECURITY COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN SOMALIA-Lasanod, SOOL

New York – The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. The members of the Security Council expressed concern about the ongoing violence in Laascaanood, situated in the Sool region of Northern Somalia, which has led to a large number of civilian…

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Somalia: Urgent investigation needed as fighting takes heavy toll on civilians in Las Anod

By Amnesty International / May 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Somalia: Urgent investigation needed as fighting takes heavy toll on civilians in Las Anod

More than 100 people have been killed and over 600 injured including dozens of civilians amid fighting between Somaliland security forces and armed fighters affiliated with the Dhulbahante clan in Las Anod, Amnesty International said today, as it shares findings that Somaliland security forces indiscriminately shelled the town, damaging hospitals, schools and mosques, killing and…

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The Road To Resolution: Understanding The Intricacies Of The Las Anod Conflict & The Path To Peace

By Hiraal Briefing / May 20, 2023 / Comments Off on The Road To Resolution: Understanding The Intricacies Of The Las Anod Conflict & The Path To Peace
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The Prime Minister’s Remark: A Threat to Puntland’s Election and Development

By Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein / May 10, 2023 / Comments Off on The Prime Minister’s Remark: A Threat to Puntland’s Election and Development

Upon assuming office as President of Somalia last year, Hassan Sheikh declared his desire to achieve peace within the country and with the international community. However, it quickly became apparent that his manner of managing government affairs would not lead to a peaceful Somalia. Specifically, he focused his administration on his party, neglecting the presidential…

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The Lighthouse Incident: Preserving Mogadishu’s Heritage Buildings

By Yusuf Shegow / May 9, 2023 / Comments Off on The Lighthouse Incident: Preserving Mogadishu’s Heritage Buildings

Four lives were tragically lost in Mogadishu after the Lighthouse partially collapsed, raising questions not only about its maintenance and preservation but also about displacement in the city. The protection and preservation of Mogadishu’s architectural heritage is crucial given the challenges it faces in rebuilding its infrastructure and communities. Built during the Italian colonial period,…

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There is no turning back: We must finish off Al-Shabaab

By President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud / October 15, 2022 / Comments Off on There is no turning back: We must finish off Al-Shabaab

Somalia is at war with a cruel, global and morally bankrupt terrorist group which we cannot allow to live and operate in our country. If we do not root this evil and mindlessly violent group out of our society, they will destroy our future and that of the generations to come. Enough is enough! This…

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