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Somali Journalists and Activists Held in Mogadishu for Nearly Two Months Over Political Expression
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (171+ words) Several Somali journalists, commentators, and youth activists have reportedly remained detained in Mogadishu for nearly two months over accusations linked to their public opinions and political commentary. Critics and human rights observers say the detainees were targeted primarily for expressing…...
Former Turkish Ambassador Proposes Political Roadmap Amid Somalia's Constitutional Crisis
19+ hour, 53+ min ago (197+ words) Dr. C. K'ni Torun, former Turkish Ambassador to Somalia and current Member of Parliament for Bursa representing Turkey's Future Party (Gelecek Partisi), has called for urgent political compromise and dialogue following the expiration of Pr According to Dr. Torun, President Hassan…...
Somali Opposition Leaders Accuse T'rkiye of Backing Expired Presidency and Military Operations Against Somali Civilians
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (421+ words) Senior Somali opposition leaders and lawmakers have sharply criticized T'rkiye's growing political and military support for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing Ankara of interfering in Somalia's internal political crisis and supp Former presidential candidate and opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame…...
Turkey Emerges as Dominant Diplomatic Power in Somalia as U. S. and UK Influence Declines
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (392+ words) MOGADISHU, SOMALIA " Turkey has rapidly positioned itself as the leading foreign political actor in Somalia following the collapse of internationally backed negotiations between Somalia's federal leadership and opposition figures, signalin In the aftermath of the failed talks, Ankara moved swiftly…...
Somalia: Rights Groups Raise Concerns Over Treatment of Sadia Moalim
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (326+ words) Human rights concerns continue to grow following the detention of Sadia Moalim in Mogadishu. Rights advocates and civil society voices are calling for due process, humane treatment, and protection of freedom of expression, while demands increase for MOGADISHU, SOMALIA " May…...
Somali Opposition Praised After Demanding Release of Political Prisoners
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (152+ words) Several opposition leaders publicly urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's administration to ensure that individuals detained for political reasons are either granted due legal process or released immediately. Following mounting political pressure and public discussions, reports emerged indicating that some detainees…...
U. S. Warns Against Suppression of Protesters as Somalia Faces Rising Political Tensions
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (197+ words) MOGADISHU, SOMALIA " The United States has warned against the suppression of peaceful protesters in Somalia while urging Somali political leaders to resolve ongoing disputes through dialogue, compromise, and peaceful engagement rather than conf In an exclusive interview with Dawan Africa…...
Puntland President Heads to Mogadishu Amid Intensifying International Pressure on Somalia's Political Crisis
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (178+ words) MOGADISHU, SOMALIA " Said Abdullahi Deni is reportedly traveling to Mogadishu as political tensions in Somalia continue to escalate amid growing international concern over the country's disputed political process and widening divisions bet According to political sources familiar with the developments,…...
Iran Executes Aerospace Engineering Student Accused of Espionage for CIA and Mossad
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (214+ words) sunatimes. com Iran Executes Aerospace Engineering Student Accused of Espionage for CIA and Mossad TEHRAN, IRAN " Iranian authorities have reportedly carried out the execution of Erfan Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old master's degree student in aerospace engineering at the Iran University of…...
Somalia Political Report Raises Concerns in Washington Over Turkish Agreements
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (107+ words) MOGADISHU/WASHINGTON " Reports circulating among regional political and diplomatic sources claim that a document concerning Somalia's recent strategic agreements with Turkey has allegedly been submitted to members of the United States Congress. According to sources familiar with the matter, the…...