Protection Cluster

MOGADISHU — The United Nations has officially removed Somalia from its list of countries implicated in the recruitment and use of child soldiers, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to comply with international child protection standards. The decision, announced on June 17, ends Somalia’s long-standing designation on the …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday successfully repatriated nine Somali youth who were detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe. The group, comprised of five young men and four young women, had been arrested while traveling along one of the most dangerous and frequently used …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) has issued a resolute call to end child labour across the nation, urging concerted efforts to protect children’s fundamental rights and ensure their access to education and a secure future. The appeal comes amidst ongoing challenges …

MOGADISHU — At least two people have died, and several others were injured in a tragic road accident that occurred at Afarta Darjiino junction in Mogadishu on Wednesday. According to eyewitnesses, the accident happened when a cargo truck crashed into a motorized rickshaw (commonly known as a “bajaaj”) that was …

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 …