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Alarm bells are ringing louder than ever as the United Nations draws attention to the alarming surge of child rape incidents in the Congo, merely within the year's first two months. It's a heart-wrenching reality that UNICEF underscores—the tender and innocent, even the youngest among them, are not spared. This brutal narrative is not isolated; it's etched into reality, with sexual violence becoming a hauntingly regular occurrence. Local organizations, immersed in the firestorm of sexual violence, reveal that an…

Trade Unions Applaud ICA's Courageous Stand Against Child Trafficking The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has thrown its weight behind the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA) following their recent, impactful action against trafficking rings. These organized criminals have been covertly transporting young Somali girls and boys to the Gulf States and Europe, deceitfully cloaked under promises of meaningful employment. How often must we look the other way before such harrowing…

Hargeisa (AX) – In an unfortunate turn of events in Hargeisa, the bustling capital of North Western State of Somalia, tragedy befell a family from the Oromo community. On a seemingly ordinary Wednesday, amidst the unpredictable forces of nature, a young life was abruptly extinguished - a poignant reminder of life’s fragility. The rains had begun with earnest vigor, as if the skies themselves had decided to weep uncontrollably. Amidst this turmoil, seven-year-old Muscab Abdifatah Rashid lost his life, leaving a…

Northeastern State Court Issues Verdict: Justice for Assaulted Yemeni Child Location: Garowe, Somalia In the heart of Garowe—a bustling city thriving with the vibrant energy of Northeastern State, Somalia—a poignant story unfolds, one that echoes the profound impact of justice within a community. This narrative roots itself in an incident that shook the residents of this city, bringing to light the vulnerable position of refugee families and the…

Garowe, Northeastern State – With the haunting toll of injustice echoing through its streets, the town of Garowe finds itself immersed in a story that is both sobering and stirring. A court in this regional capital recently sentenced a security guard to a four-year term in prison, accompanied by a $1,500 fine. His crime? The reprehensible assault of an eight-year-old Yemeni refugee, a child named Mohamed Adil Hussein. Envision, if you will, the vivid and unsettling video that circulated far and wide. It captured…

The Heartbreaking Case of Elizabeth Rose Struhs: A Reflection on Responsibility and Faith In a heart-wrenching turn of events in Australia, the justice system has cast a glaring light on the complexities surrounding faith, parental responsibility, and the value of life. Recently, a judge sentenced 14 members of an obscure religious group, known as the Saints, to prison following the tragic and preventable death of an eight-year-old girl named Elizabeth Rose Struhs. Elizabeth's story is not merely a tale of loss; it's a…

Four families in the UK have initiated a profound lawsuit in the United States against the social media platform TikTok, linking the app's content to the untimely deaths of their children. They assert that their loved ones fell victim to a perilous trend known as the "blackout challenge," which they encountered while scrolling through TikTok's endless feed. The heartbreaking allegations include the tragic cases of Archie Battersbee, aged 12; Isaac Kenevan, 13; Maia Walsh, also 13; and Julian "Jools" Sweeney, aged 14. Each…

FILE - A man works on a computer, cyber codes cascading over him, in this imaginative illustration dated May 13, 2017. Today, a startling report reveals a troubling spike in the online sexual exploitation and abuse of children in Kenya. Consider young Winnie Muyam. Digital platforms were once her gateway to a vibrant social life and a universe of entertainment. Last year, everything changed for the 17-year-old. She started receiving messages from strangers, at first innocuous, then alarmingly intrusive. "They began by…

The harrowing child sexual abuse scandal that shook Britain, involving primarily Pakistani men who groomed, trafficked, and assaulted young white girls, is once again at the forefront of political discourse. This resurgence in focus has been notably spurred by none other than Elon Musk, who criticized the response from British leaders, particularly targeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Musk, a well-known supporter of US president-elect Donald Trump, has provocatively called for Starmer's resignation, arguing that the Prime…

Mogadishu (AX) — Tragedy struck as a two-year-old Somali boy was counted among four migrants who perished while daring to traverse the English Channel from France to the UK last Saturday, reported French officials. The overcrowded boat, jam-packed with nearly 90 souls, became a suffocating trap for the little boy, underscoring the perilous nature of human smuggling in these waterways. The boat, carrying the young child, experienced engine trouble, sparking chaos aboard. French rescue teams acted swiftly, responding to the…