Tribunal

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a courtroom that has seen countless narratives of defiance and redemption, a unique tale unfolded as Somalia's Military Court made the unusual decision to release a young couple once linked to the Al-Shabaab insurgency. This compelling saga illustrates the nation's nuanced approach to reformation and reconciliation among defectors, capturing widespread interest and debate among Somalis. Consider the story of Hafso Mohamed Moalim—a woman who, along with several other young women, was…

Kismayo (AX) – In a story that continues to captivate both local residents and international observers, the Jubbaland military tribunal opened its doors on a tension-laden Monday morning to initiate legal proceedings against one Mukhtar Abdi Adan, famously known as Hoobiye. A man once trusted as an officer in the Jubbaland Armed Forces, Hoobiye now stands accused of conspiring with one of the most feared battlefront entities of our time—Al-Shabaab. The gravity of his alleged betrayal introduces a dramatic twist to this…

In the heat of Beledweyne’s bustling streets, under the watchful eyes of locals, a defining moment unfolded in a tale as old as time—justice seeking its course against the tide of lawlessness. A Somali Military Court, in a move that sends ripples across the Hiiraan region, handed down 10-year prison sentences to five men on Thursday. Their crime? Brazenly running illicit roadblocks and robbing innocent travelers on a critical highway—a lifeline in this part of the world. These men, apprehended by the vigilant forces of the…

The wife of a prominent opposition leader claims he was whisked away in Nairobi, now languishing in a jail cell in Kampala, and she's pleading for his swift release. Renowned Ugandan political agitator, Kizza Besigye, made an appearance at the Makindye General Court Martial in Kampala on a date that will likely stick in minds: November 20, 2024 , amidst assertions of his abduction from neighboring Kenya. Besigye, age 68 and once a practicing doctor, is a formidable critic of President Yoweri Museveni. He was brought to…

In a highly publicized case that has captured the nation's attention, two Kenyan men stand convicted of the shocking murder of Benjamin Kiplagat, a talented Ugandan Olympic distance runner. Kiplagat's life was brutally cut short on New Year's Eve, when he was found stabbed to death in the northwest region of Kenya. After an extensive nine-month trial held at the Eldoret High Court, Peter Ushuru Khalumi, 30, and David Ekai Lokere, 25, received their guilty verdicts. The court's proceedings revealed a disturbing sequence of…

In a significant development, the Special Criminal Court, which delves into human rights breaches from the nation's civil war, has apprehended Abakar Zakaria Hamid. Hamid, a prominent figure in the Seleka militia—a rebellious band that took over Bangui in 2023—is under indictment. He stands accused of masterminding a vicious assault on a church a decade ago, an attack that tragically claimed the lives of no less than 17 individuals. Additionally, seven other persons are now in custody, facing charges linked to this heinous…