Protection Cluster

MOGADISHU – The Somali Federal Government’s Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development yesterday expressed deep sorrow and concern over the death of a Somali mother who had recently given birth at Hargeisa General Hospital, in an incident that has raised questions about the circumstances and conditions surrounding her death. The …

MOGADISHU – The Chairperson of the National Independent Human Rights Commission of Somalia, Dr. Maryan Qaasim Ahmed, met Thursday in Mogadishu with the new United Nations Development Programme representative in Somalia, Christophoros Pouletis, to discuss strengthening cooperation and expanding the partnership between the two sides in the areas of human …

Mogadishu –The Banadir Regional Appeals Court on Wednesday overturned the sentence issued against young activist Sadia Moalim Ali, locally known as “Sadia Bajaj,” which had sentenced her to three years in prison, and ordered her release after she had spent 122 days in detention. The decision marks a significant development …

MOGADISHU – Amnesty International has called on the Somali authorities to immediately and unconditionally release activist Sadia Moalim Ali, locally known as “Sadia Bajaj,” following a court ruling sentencing her to three years in prison, saying that her detention and prosecution are, in its assessment, linked to her peaceful exercise …

GAROWE – The Puntland administration has discussed with Save the Children ways to strengthen cooperation in humanitarian and development areas, with a focus on child protection, support for vulnerable families, and improving essential health services, as part of efforts to develop existing programmes and expand their impact on local communities. The …

BENGHAZI – In a move reflecting growing institutional attention to the protection of Somali citizens abroad, the Independent Human Rights Committee of Somalia conducted a field visit to Qanfouda Prison in Benghazi, eastern Libya, to assess the conditions of Somali citizens being detained there, review their humanitarian and legal circumstances, …

BENGHAZI – Somalia strengthened its presence in regional and international discussions on human rights, justice, and reform through the participation of a delegation from the National Independent Human Rights Commission of Somalia in the First International Conference on Justice and Reform, hosted by the Libyan city of Benghazi from July …

MOGADISHU – The Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, acknowledged that mistakes occurred during previous U.S. military operations in Somalia and resulted in the deaths or injuries of civilians, bringing civilian protection back to the forefront of debate over U.S. airstrikes and their role in joint …

KISMAYO – The Lower Juba Regional Police Command concluded a three-day community dialogue and awareness workshop in Kismayo focused on strengthening the protection of women and children, preventing violations, and enhancing cooperation between security institutions and local communities, as part of Jubaland’s efforts to build a safer and more stable …

NAIROBI – The Swedish Government has announced the continuation of its support for efforts to reform Somalia’s prison sector, as part of its cooperation with the Somali Custodial Corps to strengthen the justice system, uphold the rule of law, and improve detention conditions in line with international human rights standards. The …