Protection Cluster

MOGADISHU — The Somali Rescue Forum has voiced strong concerns over the ongoing selection process for members of the Independent Human Rights Commission, accusing authorities of violating constitutional requirements. In a statement released this week, the Forum said the current process fails to meet the standards set out in Articles 41 …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government launched a two-day national conference in Mogadishu on Monday to address the growing threat of illicit arms, unregulated ammunition, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by insurgent groups. The event, led by Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and organized by the Office of the National …

MOGADISHU — The Deputy Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, H.E. Amb. Abdihakim Ashkir, officially opened the National Forum on Social Cohesion and the Prevention of Recurring Conflicts. In his opening remarks, Minister Ashkir underscored the importance of genuine cooperation between the government and civil society, stating, “It is …

MOGADISHU — A suicide bombing targeted a group of young recruits outside Damanyo military base in Mogadishu on Sunday, killing at least ten people and injuring dozens more, according to eyewitnesses and medical personnel. Witnesses reported that the attacker detonated explosives among teenagers lining up to register at the gate …

MOGADISHU — A landmine explosion in Mogadishu’s Kahda district has left seven people injured, including two government soldiers, raising fresh concerns about security threats in the Somali capital. The blast, which occurred on Friday, targeted a busy area where civilians frequently gather, causing severe injuries and prompting swift emergency response …

MOGADISHU — In March, the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) conducted an After Action Review of its La Niña allocation to evaluate its effectiveness in achieving core humanitarian objectives and to gather feedback on the fund’s performance as a financing tool. The SHF allocation supported Health, Nutrition, and Water, Sanitation, and …

MOGADISHU — Somalia on Saturday joined the rest of the international community in marking World Press Freedom Day, with a senior United Nations official calling for the safety of journalists working in the country. James Swan, special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, also stressed the importance of public …

MOGADISHU — The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency, has officially inaugurated the Migration Response Center (MRC) in Burao in Somaliland, a self-declared region of Somalia. The IOM said the inauguration marks a significant milestone in expanding the provision of essential protection services and support to migrants …

DAR ES SALAAM  — The East African Community (EAC) has urged member states to establish a joint mechanism for genocide prevention and pursue appropriate actions against perpetrators by the regional bloc’s protocol on peace and security. EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva said in a statement on Monday that the EAC …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations (UN) on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia in the fight against explosive hazards, aiming for a safe and secure future for all citizens. James Swan, UN secretary-general’s special representative for Somalia, said improvised explosive devices (IEDs) continue to pose a significant threat to …