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Somali trade unions welcome ICJ ruling protecting right to strike

Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has hailed a landmark advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice that confirms the right to strike is protected under a core international labor convention. In a statement issued Thursday, FESTU described the ruling as a significant win for workers, trade unions and the broader cause of social justice. The court concluded that the right to strike falls under the 1948 Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to…