Tribunal

London, UK (AX) — An employment tribunal determined that used car dealership, Stellantis & You, discriminated against two sales advisors. They faced racial slurs, including "Somali pirate" and "Black bastard." The tribunal found both the company and managers, Matthew Worsley and Tim Pickering, guilty of harassing Fathia Omar and Anthony Oguntokun on racial grounds. Omar's exit from the company was declared constructive unfair dismissal. Worsley's repetitive use of the term "Somali pirate" constituted racial harassment.…

A military tribunal in northern Somalia's state of Northeastern State has sentenced four members of Al-Shabaab, highlighting the country's determination to defeat the group. The court imposed a death penalty on Mohamud Mohamed Qayliye for his role in assassinations in Bosaso, the largest city in Northeastern State. Al-Shabaab has long sought to launch attacks in Northeastern State. Three other militants received prison terms ranging from 3 to 15 years, while one was acquitted. Military courts are a reliable source of…

Six individuals, including six Moroccan nationals, have been set free by a military court in northern Somalia and will be returned to Morocco. The Moroccan government, along with various NGOs, has been working to secure the release of these individuals. The accused individuals have claimed innocence and are eager to return to their home country. Various human rights groups have been actively campaigning against the use of the death penalty, urging countries like Morocco to abolish it completely. Despite not having executed…