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The global watchdog urged Somalia and Turkey to investigate the incidents for possible "war crimes." Amnesty International accused the Somali government of killing over two dozen civilians using Turkish drones in attacks against Islamist insurgents, potentially constituting war crimes. The London-based organization reported the deaths of 23 civilians, including 14 children and five women, during drone strikes on March 18 in Lower Shabelle, southern Somalia, based on victim and witness accounts, satellite imagery, and medical…

 Arbaco, May, 8, 2024 (AX) - Amnesty International ayaa sheegtay in 23 qof oo rayid ah lagu dilay labo weerar oo ka dhacay Soomaaliya oo loo adeegsaday diyaaradaha aan duuliyaha lahayn ee Bayraktar TB-2 oo ay samaysay shirkadda Turkiga ee Baykar, taasoo ay sheegtay in laga yaabo inay noqoto dambiyo dagaal.Amnesty waxay sheegtay in weerarradaas oo dhacay 18 March 2024, lala beegsaday dad rayid ah oo u badan carruur iyo haween, kuwaas oo ka soo jeeda qabiilka Gorgaarte ee la hayb sooco.Dadka deegaanka ayaa Amnesty u sheegay…

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre recently convened with Somali entrepreneurs in Nairobi to discuss their crucial role in the nation's rejuvenation. Barre emphasized the various prospects and hurdles associated with Somali governance and underscored the government's commitment to the Somali state-building process. Encouraging Somali business owners in Kenya to contribute to enhancing investments and spearheading initiatives that drive employment opportunities for the Somali youth. "I urge entrepreneurs to invest in our…

 Arbaco, May, 8, 2024 (AX) - Raysal wasaaraha Xukuumadda Fedaraalka Soomaaliya Xamse Cabdi Barre iyo wafdigiisa oo ku sugan magaalada Nairobi ee dalka Kenya ayaa halkaas Xalay kulan kula qaatay ganacsatada Soomaaliyeed ee ku nool Kenya.Raysal Wasaare Xamse ayaa ganacsatada Soomaaliyeed ee dalka Kenya kala hadlay kaalintooda ku aaddan dib u dhiska iyo horumarka dalka, isagoona warbixin guud ka siiyay xaaladda dalka, fursadaha la heli karo, caqabadaha ku gadaaman dowlad dhisidda iyo dadaalada Xukuumaddiisa ay ku howlan tahay…

In Somalia, displacement is a common trauma for children, tearing them from their homes, friends, and lives, leaving emotional scars that are hard to heal. Traumatic events create invisible wounds, hindering kids from attending school. Starting school is a crucial milestone for every child, including Hassan (13). Hassan, the oldest of four in his family, never went to school until a severe drought in 2021 forced them to leave their home in Bay region, leading them to settle in Arladi camp, Dhusamareeb. His father, a…

 Arbaco, May, 8, 2024 (AX) - Xukumadda Soomaaliya ayaa sheegtay in aysan jirin wax khasaare oo dad rayid ah oo ka dhashay duqeymo ah ay geysteen diyaaradaha aan duuliyaha lahayn ee Turkiga.Wasiir ku xigeenka warfaafinta Soomaaliya oo ka jawabayay warbixin kasoo baxday hay’adda udoodda xaquuqda Aadanaha ee Amnesty, ayaa sheegay in aanay dawladdu hayn xog dad rayida oo wax ku noqday hawgallada ay ku jirto ee ka dhanka ah Al-shabaab.‘’Hawgallada dabcan ay ciidamadu ku jiraan waddanka oo dhan ayay ka socdaan, annagu waxa aan…

The government of Kenya has initiated the destruction of houses built in areas prone to flooding, offering evicted families $75 to relocate after a deadline to evacuate. In Nairobi, a bulldozer demolished homes while security forces with weapons stood guard and fired tear gas at residents. The government urged thousands of people to vacate flood-prone zones, but many are unsure where to go, despite claims that they were informed of options. Human Rights Watch criticized the government's response as insufficient. Frustrated…

Kenya and Somalia recently pledged to strengthen their ties and boost trade and investment to improve their economies. During a meeting between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre in Nairobi, the two countries discussed cracking down on cartels and promoting fair trade practices for mutual benefit.The visit followed the third Session of the Joint Commission of Cooperation (JCC) held in Nairobi from May 3 to 5, 2024. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi stated that both leaders…

A fresh pact between Somalia and Turkey, inked on February 8, 2024, assigns Ankara to oversee maritime security in Somalia by enhancing its naval capabilities and conducting joint exercises along its 3,333km coastline. Alongside, another agreement seeks joint ventures in hydrocarbon exploration both onshore and offshore in Somalia. Under the terms, Turkey would receive 30 percent of the profits from untapped marine resources as part of a strategy to bolster Somalia's security while holding historical significance and…

In a recent announcement, the Somali government warned of potential disturbances in multiple regions over the next ten days. The Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) raised concerns about heavy rains leading to severe flooding. From May 7th to May 16th, 2024, regions like Hiiraan, Gedo, Jubba, and Middle Shabelle are expected to experience significant rainfall, posing risks to both people and animals. Specific areas like Dolow, Luuq, Bu'ale, Jilib, Beledweyne, Bula-burde, Jalalaqsi, Mahaday, Jowhar, and Balcad…