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Bosaso (AX) — In a significant ruling that has captivated public attention and stirred emotions across the nation, the Northeastern State Supreme Court sentenced 13 individuals linked to the gang rape of 16-year-old Fadumo Said Ali in Bosaso. This heartbreaking case highlights not only the grave issue of sexual violence but also the urgent need for justice and accountability in society. The court found eight defendants guilty of rape, each receiving a sentence of 10 years in prison and a $3,000 fine. Among them was…

Las Anod (AX) – In a gripping statement that echoes the sentiments of many, the President of SSC-Khaatumo, Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye, has publicly denounced the appalling gang rape and torture of two sisters in Las Anod, calling this incident a heinous crime that has left deep scars on the community. What does it mean for a society when such acts of violence occur? This question looms large, and President Firdhiye’s strong words offer a glimmer of hope amidst despair. On Thursday, President Firdhiye articulated his…

Swift Action in Las Anod: SSC-Khaatumo Police Respond to Grievous Incident Las Anod (AX) – In a decisive move that underscores their commitment to justice, the SSC-Khaatumo Police have apprehended 23 individuals linked to a harrowing incident that transpired on the night of June 14, 2025. The nature of this crime—a brutal gang rape and subsequent torture involving two young girls—has ignited a firestorm of outrage and demand for accountability within the community. Just after 10:30 p.m. that fateful Friday, the lives of…

Tune in to Dateline's latest episode from the Netherlands on June 17 at 9:30 PM on SBS and SBS On Demand. This week, we delve deep into the life of Haruun Yussuf Sharif, a man walking the challenging streets of Immerloo, one of the poorest neighborhoods in the Netherlands. In the eastern city of Arnhem, where drug-related crime rates soar—nearly double the national average—Haruun's story offers a lens into the heart of a multicultural community grappling with the grim realities of organized crime. In this pressing…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AX) — After a two-day hiatus marked by protests against rampant extortion, Somali-run spaza shops in Khayelitsha's Site C township reopened on Friday. The decision to shut down wasn’t made lightly; local traders felt compelled to act as the threat from gangs escalated to levels that were simply unbearable. Imagine a community reliant on small, informal shops for daily essentials, which suddenly find themselves devoid of those crucial resources. June 11 and 12 felt particularly bleak for many…

A French court has reached a verdict in the case surrounding the €8 million jewellery heist involving reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who was robbed in a Paris hotel in 2016. While the court found a gang of robbers guilty, the sentences were notably more lenient than what prosecutors had requested. Describing the incident as "the most terrifying experience of my life," Kardashian expressed her heartfelt gratitude towards the French authorities for "pursuing justice" in this case. The trial, which began in April, involved…

In a significant development on Thursday, Kenya announced that it had dispatched 144 additional police officers to join the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, aiming to combat the persistent specter of gang violence plaguing the Caribbean nation. This fresh contingent is part of an endeavor strikingly complex yet courageously undertaken. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, detailed that the group includes 120 men and 24 women. They are…

The government has reached agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance treaties with the United Arab Emirates. These arrangements aim to facilitate the return of high-ranking members of the Kinahan organized crime network to Ireland for legal proceedings. This notorious transnational drug trafficking syndicate operates primarily from Dubai. Notably, Sean McGovern, one of its key figures, is currently detained while awaiting extradition to face a murder accusation in Ireland. Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee,…

In Nigeria, the gang chief who led the kidnapping of 344 younger boys in Kankara, northwestern Nigeria in December, was killed by different native "bandits" simply days after breaking the peace settlement he made with the native authorities. as reported from Lagos, Liza FabbianAuwal Daudawa coordinated at the top of final 12…