Protection Cluster

MOGADISHU — Thirty police officers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Friday completed a weeklong training on how to protect and promote the welfare of children in armed conflict. The training organized by ATMIS Protection, Human Rights, Gender (PHRG) Division for the Uganda Formed Police …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations office in Somalia strongly condemned last night’s mortar attack, in which a member of the UN’s security staff was killed. In a press release issued by the office, several mortars fell last night in the area of Aden Adde airport in Mogadishu, where the United …

MOGADISHU — The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said Thursday that it’s appealing for 222.2 million U.S. dollars to support 3.2 million Somali people, including 2 million children, in 2024. “Approximately half of Somalis face a shortage of sustainable and safe water for drinking and other household needs, which has increased …

DADAAB — News from the North Eastern region of Kenya reports that a vehicle carrying civilians near the Dadaab refugee camp was hit by an explosion, suspected to be a landmine, targeting civilians returning from Dadaab to their homes. Confirmed reports indicate that the explosion resulted in the tragic death …

MOGADISHU — The British Embassy in Mogadishu announced a commitment of more than $1 million on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, to a BBC Media Action project designed to amplify Somali women’s voices. The initiative aims to tackle the critical issues of climate change, conflict …

MOGADISHU — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre inaugurated a conference on the role of Islamic scholars in promoting peace and reconciliation The Prime Minister who spoke at the conference emphasized, “how important it is for Somali scholars take the lead in the defense of the …

MOGADISHU — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said Monday its police officers have successfully wrapped up an explosive hazard and awareness training course in Baidoa, southwest Somalia, to ensure the safety and security of the people. The ATMIS said the training featured practical demonstrations on convoy movement …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Independent Media Houses Association (SIMHA), in collaboration with Save the Children Somalia, has commenced a comprehensive five-day training program for nearly 40 journalists from various media outlets in Mogadishu. The training aims to empower journalists, including both young women and men, working as editors, producers, reporters, …

MOGADISHU — At least six people, including four Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers, were killed and several others wounded on Saturday in a suicide bombing attack near Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, the police said. A car laden with explosives exploded at a security checkpoint at Elasha Biyaha area, about …

MOGADISHU — Somalia and the United Nations (UN) agencies joined the rest of the world to mark the International Day of the Girl Child on Wednesday by pledging to continue promoting the rights of Somali girls. Abdihakim Jimale Aden, Somali deputy minister in the Ministry of Women and Human Rights …