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An investigation has accused Israel of committing war crimes, claiming its attacks on hospitals are intentional acts threatening humanity. Following an Israeli assault on Gaza City’s Remal clinic, Palestinians grapple with the aftermath as the clinic, once a sanctuary for the displaced, lies in ruins . United Nations investigators have accused Israel of targeting health facilities in Gaza, leading to the deaths of medical personnel amidst ongoing conflict in the besieged region. Navi Pillay, former UN High Commissioner…

 Simon Manley, the UK's envoy, and Somalia's Ambassador Khadra Ahmed Dualeh engage in a lively discourse at a Geneva gathering of the United Nations Human Rights Council.Mogadishu (AX) — A collaborative proposition has been tabled by the United Kingdom and Somalia during Thursday's United Nations Human Rights Council meet. Their joint initiative seeks to extend technical support for advancing Somalia’s human rights endeavors and to renew the role of the Independent Expert on Somalia.Simon Manley, representing the UK at the…

In recent developments, Israel has announced the elimination of a Hezbollah operative in Syria, who allegedly provided intelligence impeding Israeli operations in the Golan Heights. Simultaneously, Syrian state media reported that Israeli airstrikes were targeting various sites within Syria. For years, Israel has conducted military actions in Syria, but the intensity of these strikes has noticeably escalated following the unprecedented Hamas assault on October 7, 2023. This brutal attack marked the commencement of Israel's…

KISMAYO, Somalia (AXADLE) – Ahmed Mohamed Islam, colloquially known as Madobe, the head honcho of Jubbaland, took the helm in a cabinet pow-wow today, zeroing in on the election saga and the fallout from the Mogadishu chinwag. Folks in the know within Jubbaland’s circle spilled the beans to KAAB TV, sharing that President Madobe laid out to his inner circle why he skedaddled from Mogadishu, dismissing President Hassan Sheikh’s aspirations as nothing short of "a wild pipe dream." Madobe declared that Jubbaland is charging…

"The elections are on track and will unfold as planned," declared Musa Hassan Yusuf, the chief of the Electoral Commission, as he took center stage during the oath-taking event. The political battlefield is heating up with three heavyweight parties in the fray. The ruling Kulmiye party marches with the current President, Muse Bihi Abdi, at the helm. Meanwhile, the opposition’s torch is carried by Waddani, with Abdirahman Cirro leading the charge. Then there’s UCID, rallying behind their standard-bearer, Faisal Ali Warabe.…

In their pursuit to establish a Muslim burial ground in the region, organizers navigated an array of obstacles, ranging from a hesitant local government to acts of vandalism. A fresh chapter began for Al Maghfirah Cemetery, nestled in Castle Rock Township just south of Farmington, as community members marked the commencement of its construction on October 8, 2024. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan JournalThe name “Al Maghfirah” shines with significance, embodying the spirit of forgiveness in Arabic. On Tuesday, a hopeful spirit…

BERLIN, Germany (AXADLE) – The German government's Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance emissary, Luise Amtsberg, has firmly articulated Germany's unwavering stand against capital punishment. Globally, Germany vigorously pushes for the eradication of the death penalty, extending its advocacy even to allied nations like Japan and the USA. Amtsberg sounded the alarm in 2023, spotlighting alarming statistics that revealed Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Somalia as the leaders in executions. In Iran, the spike in state-sanctioned…

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On October 10, 2024, Presidents Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt, Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea, and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, gathered in Eritrea’s capital for what turned out to be a remarkable powwow. This exclusive Tripartite Summit, held on a Thursday, aimed to bolster relationships and tackle the hair-raising regional security issues that shadow their nations. The host, President Afwerki, ushered in a fresh chapter of camaraderie between these countries. The Egyptian entourage, led by Abbas Kamel, the mastermind of…

On September 27, tragic news emerged from Kaduna State, Nigeria, where a military airstrike aimed at combating notorious criminal gangs, widely referred to as bandits, resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries among innocent civilians. This grim incident has been reported by various media outlets, with Human Rights Watch highlighting the humanitarian crisis unfolding. Calls for accountability, unwavering justice, and increased transparency have echoed through the community, yet the echoes seem to fall on deaf…