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Mogadishu—In the ever-bustling heart of Somalia's capital, an unsettling skirmish unfolded on Monday when Somali police encountered two Al-Shabaab militants. It happened in the Deyniile district, a place often tinged with tension yet alive with the daily hum of city life. The two militants dared to disrupt this environment, prompting the local security forces to spring into action. Have you ever wondered how these urban terrains suddenly transform into battlegrounds? It was in the Issa Abdi neighborhood where these men,…

In a recent press event on Thursday, Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs and OPP Det.-Insp. Mike Moore announced a slew of criminal charges against 17 individuals following an 18-month-long investigation. This endeavor, known as "Project Champion," focused on breaking down illicit drug networks swirling around Ottawa. Located in the spotlight are Bayle Khandid, 31, and Bile Khandid, 33, cousins of the police officers embroiled in a lawsuit against the force for alleged unlawful espionage on them and their kin. According to…

The Minneapolis Police Department bolstered its ranks by welcoming 23 new officers, among whom two made history. Meet Ikran Mohamed, a Somali-American woman and Lesly Vera, who moved from Mexico to the U.S. at the tender age of four and now holds permanent residency. Despite these promising additions, Chief Brian O'Hara expressed his frustration to WCCO’s Adam and Jordana, highlighting the influx of animosity aimed at these trailblazers. "It’s appalling," O'Hara lamented. "I failed to foresee the sheer repulsiveness,…

City officials say the long haul to rejuvenate the Minneapolis Police Department is finally making an impact. The force has welcomed close to two dozen new officers, including several groundbreaking recruits, after a recent graduation ceremony. "As these brave individuals prepare to take their oaths today, in front of you all and before God, I recognize my sacred duty to support them fully," MPD Chief Brian O'Hara declared during the event. "I vow tonight to do everything within my power to care for them." The new…

Somali Security Forces and African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) officers banded together for a five-day course designed to up their game in coordinating joint efforts against Al-Shabaab. The training zeroed in on bettering communication, strategic planning, and info-swapping at the Joint Operations Centres (JOCs), which are key to smashing mission goals. CREDIT/ ATMISMogadishu (AX) — Twenty-six officers from Somali Security Forces (SSF) and ATMIS wrapped up a five-day training last week, polishing their skills to…

President William Ruto has assured Kenyan police officers stationed in Haiti that he is striving to secure superior equipment for them.Kenya is set to dispatch an additional 600 officers to Haiti in the upcoming weeks to combat the gangs that have taken control of much of Port-au-Prince and its neighboring regions.With this forthcoming group, the total number of Kenyan officers assigned since June to support Haiti's struggling police force will reach 1,000.During his visit to the Caribbean nation, President Ruto conveyed his…

I inquire if he's anxious his odds took a hit due to mentioning his brother on his application. He adamantly shakes his head, retorting, "Integrity and honesty are core to being a cop,” he asserts with conviction. When the Ottawa Police Service didn't respond, he broadened his search, applying to the Toronto and Kingston Police Services. Each one led to the same outcome. J immerses himself in work that channels his zeal for crime-fighting. He juggles two jobs: one in a youth group home, and another as a youth worker and…

BELGRADE, Serbia (AX) — A freshly minted group of Somali detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is honing their skills in Serbia. At the renowned Goć Training Centre in Serbia, these officers are delving into advanced policing techniques. They will be immersed in rigorous routines, encompassing practical enforcement strategies, physical conditioning, intelligence gathering, and high-stakes simulations of complex scenarios. "Serbia's support is invaluable for enhancing the Somali Police Force's skills,"…

Ottawa Police Accused of Illegal Surveillance and Racial Discrimination Against Somali Officers A $2.5 million lawsuit claims that the Ottawa Police Service engaged in unlawful wiretapping and surveillance of five Somali officers, including their families. It alleges systemic racism and discriminatory practices against its own personnel. Filed in September 2023, the lawsuit asserts that the OPS obtained wiretap orders and overarching warrants based on "racist and stereotypical beliefs about Black individuals of Somali…