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Executions in Mogadishu: A Harsh Reminder of Somalia's Struggles In a somber scene that underscores Somalia's ongoing battle with extremist violence, a Somali military court recently carried out the execution of two men. Convicted of orchestrating deadly bombings and targeted killings, their deaths serve as a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by the Al-Shabaab militant group. By Ali Musa Axadle Times international–Monitoring. The Executions Anas Abdulqadir Ali Mahmoud, known by the alias "Salman," and Aden Mursal…

This past week, Birmingham, England, witnessed poignant memorial services commemorating the 50th anniversary of the IRA's harrowing pub bombings that shook the city in 1974. On November 21, 1974, a tragic chain of events unfolded when two bombs detonated in the Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town pubs, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of twenty-one lives. Over 180 individuals were injured during this horrific episode, part of a larger IRA bombing spree across England's West Midlands. A third explosive device was…

The Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots coalition composed of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, has been honored with the Nobel Peace Prize. Members of this group, often referred to as Hibakusha, are living witnesses to the catastrophic aftermath of the only two nuclear attacks ever executed in warfare. These individuals have committed their lives to the relentless pursuit of a world devoid of nuclear arsenals. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, in their official citation, stated, “Hibakusha is…

On September 27, 2024, Somalian Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre spoke at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Barre accused Ethiopia of actions that "flagrantly violate" Somalia's territorial integrity. WASHINGTON — Bomb explosions rocked Mogadishu and a town in the Middle Shabelle region on Saturday, resulting in at least six deaths and 10 injuries, according to local police and eyewitness accounts to VOA. “An explosives-laden vehicle parked near a bustling restaurant in the Hamar Weyne…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali-based al-Shabaab militants targeted a senior military official in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, on Saturday night in the latest wave of violence against officials and members of the military, who are essential in security operations. Reports show that it took place around Afisyooni, where Somali leaders were to convene a meeting on the crisis ahead of elections this week. This is the second attack in the area, an indication that the militants are eager to paralyze talks. According to…