Nearly half of children in Sudan set to go hungry as conflict stops farming
KHARTOUM, 9 June 2023 – Over 9 million children in Sudan – just under half of all children in the country[i] – will face severe food shortages in coming months due to conflict disrupting crop production, said Save the Children.Safety and Empowerment: Journalists in Somalia flourish with support from Canada
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Despite Somalia being one of the most perilous countries for journalists in Africa, Galkayo city was once known as the second deadliest place for media professionals in the country. But now this central Somalia city has emerged as a beacon of progress, witnessing a growing…UN SC calls Somaliland's immediate pull out of Laascaanood
NEW YORK (HORN OBSERVER) – The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong statement calling for the immediate withdrawal of "Somaliland" forces from Laascaanood, where they have been engaged in clashes with the Dhulbahante clan militia.Rival militia fighting claims 15 lives in Somalia's Lower Shabelle Region
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The Lower Shabelle region of Somalia witnessed a violent confrontation between two rival clans, resulting in the loss of at least 15 lives and leaving numerous civilians injured, according to locals and officials in the region.No neutral reporting, Jubbaland authorities tell journalists amid UNSOM funded conference
KISMAYO (HORN OBSERVER) – Journalists and media rights defenders were taken aback when authorities in Kismayo, Jubbaland, announced a ban on independent coverage of the ongoing conflict between government forces and al-Shabaab in the region.Somali MP exposes sexual assault, corruption and impunity in World Bank Project
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – A shocking case of sexual assault has come to light in Somalia, involving a Somali woman working on a World Bank funded project at the Ministry of Finance.Rape and militia attack unleash fear and anger in Somalia's Hiiraan province
BELEDWEYNE (HORN OBSERVER) – In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the Hiiraan region of Somalia, the peaceful community of Bilaal village was shattered by a brutal attack on the house of Abdiasis Ahmed Adde's family.Corruption allegations, abuse prompt Somalia's Information Minister to offer resignation - sources
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - Sources within the Somali government have revealed that Daud Aweys, the Minister of Information, offered his resignation to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud last week.Somali Police detains 2 TV journalists in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somalia police in Mogadishu on Thursday morning detained two Somali Journalists working for the Five Somali TV, a local TV, while on duty, the latest in a series of violations against the press in Somalia.Somalia: Journalists face intimidation and threats of prosecution for reporting allegations of corruption and injustices in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia 25 May 2023 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns a recent surge in attacks including threats, intimidation, and even misuse of the prosecutor's office against journalists who have been courageously reporting on allegations of corruption, injustices, and…UNHCR appeals for safety of civilians and aid as 1 million displaced by Sudan crisis
GENEVA – Over a month since the fighting started, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is making an urgent appeal for the safety of civilians and to allow humanitarian aid to move freely in Sudan as we continue to scale up our response for over 1 million people recorded displaced within Sudan and to neighbouring…Somaliland detains critical female journalist, SJS calls for her unconditional freedom - statement
MOGADISHU, Somalia 18 May 2023 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the arbitrary detention of female journalist, Busharo Ali Mohamed, who is held at Hargeisa police station since Monday 15 May 2023 as we call for her immediate and unconditional freedom.Somalia: Southwest executes two men in Baidoa
Baidoa (Horn Observer) Southwest State of Somalia has on Thursday executed two men who were found to have committed murders in the regional state, according to the prosecutors.Hundreds of trauma patients arrive at Khartoum hospital - MSF
Khartoum/Brussels - A Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) team working alongside Sudanese staff and volunteers has treated 240 trauma patients in just over a week, in a hospital in south Khartoum. Many victims suffered gunshot wounds or injuries resulting from explosions, consistent with ongoing airstrikes…Hargeisa court remands female journalist in custody for seven more days
Hargeisa (Horn Observer) A court in Hargeisa, Somaliland, on Wednesday remanded female Somali-British journalist, Busharo Ali Mohamed (popularly known as Bushaaro Baanday) in custody for another seven days, according to colleagues and opposition members who visited her in the police custody.ICC: The Office of the Prosecutor launches public consultation to renew Policy Paper on Sexual and Gender-based Crimes
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Mr Karim A.A. Khan KC, is pleased to announce a call for public submissions for suggested changes to revise the 2014 OTP Policy Paper on Sexual and Gender-based Crimes, update the Office's approach, and build upon dedicated investigative experience…DRC: Alarming numbers of sexual violence victims in camps around Goma - MSF
Goma – In just two weeks, more than 670 victims of sexual violence have been treated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in camps for displaced people around Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This represents 48 new victims per day.WFP chartered grain vessel arrives in Yemen following extension of Black Sea grain agreement
HODEIDA, Yemen – A UN World Food Programme-chartered vessel berthed today in Al Salif port in Hodeidah, carrying 30,000 metric tons of wheat grain to support humanitarian assistance in Yemen.Attacks and threats against journalists and media stations in Somalia continue with impunity
MOGADISHU, Somalia 17 April, 2023 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is alarmed by the continued and endless attacks and other threats against journalists and media stations in Somalia as the perpetrators of these attacks continue their crimes with total impunity. SJS is calling for the Somalia…Sudan: Fighting Erupts Between Armed Forces
(Nairobi, Kenya) – Armed clashes between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an independent military force, erupted on the morning of April 15, 2023, in heavily populated parts of the capital, Khartoum, and spread to other cities including in the Darfur region. The use of…- Popular
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