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Numerous Individuals Detained for Violating Amsterdam’s Protest Restrictions

In a decisive move, Dutch law enforcement rounded up numerous pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Amsterdam for violating a protest ban. This restriction was enacted following violent confrontations between Israeli football fans and local youths. The Amsterdam District Court upheld the mayor's order to prohibit demonstrations in the city. This decision came just days after disturbances erupted involving fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and others on scooters throughout various neighborhoods. Despite the ban, hundreds of individuals…

Nigerian Court Mandates Freedom for Minors Detained During Protests

A federal court has dismissed treason charges against numerous minors who were apprehended amid recent nationwide protests fueled by escalating living costs and discontent with the government. President Bola Tinubu had previously mandated their release after several young demonstrators collapsed during their court proceedings, a situation that drew sharp criticism from human rights organizations such as Amnesty International. In Nigeria, treason carries severe penalties, potentially culminating in the death penalty. "Any…

Hutch Detained in Spain Amidst Money Laundering Allegations

Gerard Hutch, commonly referred to as 'the Monk', has been taken into custody amid accusations related to money laundering activities. The 61-year-old was among nine individuals presented to a magistrate by Spanish law enforcement in Lanzarote. While two individuals were denied bail and detained, the remaining seven were granted bail, albeit with conditions. In this group were individuals connected to Hutch, including a close family member and various legal and business associates. According to a statement from Spanish…

Somali Journalist Detained by Security Agents During Nighttime Operation

Here's a fresh take on the content you provided:   An alarming situation unfolds as Abduqadir Mohamed Nur, a Somali journalist, is reportedly snatched from his home and held captive, a move that sparks concern for freedom of the press, as voiced by the media union. Advocates for press freedom have raised alarms over the incident occurring early Friday morning, claiming Nur was taken by intelligence agents. The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), an organization representing journalists, blasted the detention of Nur as a…

Tragic Death of 5-Year-Old Girl Thrown from Mogadishu Building; Suspects Detained

Mogadishu (AX) — On a tragic Sunday, a young girl named Maryan Mahad Ado, just five years old, met a harrowing end after being thrown from a five-story building in Mogadishu's Abdiaziz District. Authorities have confirmed that a number of arrests have been made in connection with this heartbreaking incident. Maryan's family shared the devastating news that she passed away on Monday morning, mere hours after the incident. Her mother revealed that Maryan had been on her way home from Quranic school when she was thrown from…

North Western State of Somalia’s Highest Court Mandates the Freedom of Detained Legislator Mohamed Abiib Yusuf

Hargeisa (AX) — The Supreme Court of North Western State of Somalia has mandated the speedy liberation of lawmaker Mohamed Abiib Yusuf, condemning his detention as unlawful. On Monday, the court announced that Yusuf should be freed from Madera prison today, instructing the Commander of the Custodial Corps to comply. Assemblyman Yusuf's arrest defied the law, according to the court, which pointed out that the North Western State of Somalia House of Representatives had overwhelmingly refused to strip away his parliamentary…

Favori LLC’s Turkish Executive Detained in Somalia Over Employment Infractions

Ertugrul Karaferiyeli, Human Resources Manager at Favori LLC, working at Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport, finds himself ensnared in allegations of labor misconduct within Somalia. Credit: LinkedIn Mogadishu (AX) — The Banadir Regional Court has mandated the detention of Ertugrul Karaferiyeli, a Turkish national and HR manager at Favori, after serious claims of workplace misconduct against Somali employees. The Office of the Attorney General outlined charges encompassing immorality, threats, and the abuse of…

Quran Instructor Detained in Mogadishu for Suspected Strangling of 17-Year-Old Girl

Mogadishu (AX)—A Quran instructor has been nabbed in Mogadishu, accused of choking a 17-year-old girl in the Warta Nabada district, as stated by the police after a security sweep. The suspect, known as Abdiazis Osman Mohamed Saddam, is now in police custody facing charges for the brutal killing of Ma'ido Mohamed Ahmed, a young girl whose corpse bore distressing marks of abuse. Banadir regional law enforcement officers were responsible for the arrest. They're actively conducting the investigation, and it’s anticipated that…

TDF youngsters and troopers amongst 1000’s detained in Oromia, Ethiopia

TDF children and soldiers among thousands detained in Oromia, Ethiopia NAIROBI, Kenya - A number of young children are among those held by Ethiopian authorities, it has been said, in the new wave of detentions targeting Tigrayans, on suspicion of supporting the Tigray Defense Force. . In an interview with The Associated Press on a hidden phone, one of the detainees described the harsh conditions…

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