HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland Human Rights Center denounced and calls for the release of illegally imprisoned Journalists and Politicians in Mandheera. “The Human Rights Center unequivocally calls for the release of the […]
Somaliland: Man Accused of Insulting Djiboutian President found not guilty
GABILEY (SD) – The Gabiley district court in Somaliland has acquitted Arre Suleiman Awleed, a Djiboutian citizen living in Somaliland who is accused of insulting Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh. The prosecution […]
There is no transparency in the President run Waaheen Market response and rebuilding process
HARGEISA (SD)- Somaliland government has presented a long awaited plan to rebuild the burned down Waaheen Market in the capital were traders los billions of dollars, a Sudanese architect this week Showcased […]
Somaliland traders to stop importing qat from Ethiopia
HARGEISA (SD) – Khat traders in Somaliland announced that they’re to completely stop importing khat from Ethiopia, as Oromos have hiked prices. A spokesman for Khat traders said that as of July […]
June 26 June Commemoration Ceremonies Held In Mogadishu And Hargeisa
MOGADISHU (SD) – The June 26th Independence commemoration ceremonies was held last night in Mogadishu and Hargeisa last night. On June 26, 1960 the flag of the Somali Republic was first raised […]
Jamal Osman: It is easier to interview Al Shabaab Leaders than Somali Government officials
LONDON (SD) – UK’s Chanel four news recently aired a segment called inside Al Shabaab, by Somali born British journalist Jamal Osman. Jamal’s ground shaking report has been the main discussion point […]
Wadani Leaders visit arrested officials in Jail
HARGEISA (SD) – Wadani Party Presidential Candidate Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has yesterday visited members of the opposition who have been detained in Mandhera Prison for the past 15 days. This […]
UCID chairman to IC: Somaliland is on the verge of civil war
NAIROBI (SD) – Chairman of the Somaliland opposition party UCID Faisal Ali Warabe in an interview with Universal TV confirmed he met with members of the international community in Nairobi and briefed […]
The Rape Allegations Against Police Commissioner in Caynabo
Press Release Human Rights Center chairperson and staff met with a 16-year-old rape victim, in Caynabo this week. According to her statements, the person responsible for the brutal act is the police […]
Somaliland: The opposition and the government discuss electoral dispute with the international community
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland met with French diplomats from Nairobi, who arrived in the capital city of Hargeisa, where they were warmly welcomed. Bihi met with the delegation led […]
Somaliland Presidency accused of staffing misconduct on MIDA finsom project
HARGEISA (SD) – Director General of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohamed Abdi Hergeye has outsourced a new project from the MIDA finsom project funded by the Finnish government through the International […]
Somaliland President sidelines election dispute mediation committee
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and a committee of traditional leaders and civil society committed committed to resolving the election dispute, for the first time met to day. A […]
Somaliland House of Representatives votes on new electoral commission
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland House of Representatives have today confirmed 4 of the 7 members recently selected to serve on the Somaliland Electoral Commission. The new electoral commission was appointed soon […]
Prof Warfa: The new Government must Deal with Al Shabaab, security and Implement one person one Vote
JIGJIGA (SD) – Somali parliament has on May 15, elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for Somalia’s 10th president, this is President Hassan’s second non consecutive term in office. The president has appointed Hamze […]
Attacks on Somaliland opposition leader’s Homes continue
HARGEISA (SD) – Unidentified assailants, believed to be supporters of the ruling Kulmiye party, set fire to the front door of the residence of Waddani Khadar Hussein Abdi, secretary general of the […]
Somaliland National Human Rights Commission confirms torture of opposition leaders and journalists
HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland National Human Rights Commission confirmed national party leaders and journalist recently arrested at a prodemocracy rally were tortured inside a Hargeisa jail. The commission said they spoke with […]
Wadani party cautions Western Allies about President Bihi’s anti democratic Tendencies
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s electoral dispute entered a new realm this week after president Muse Bihi Abdi officially announced that he intends to register new political associations, instead of holding the presidential […]
Somaliland: Court denies release of Opposition politicians and journalists
HARGEISA (SD) – Opposition officials arrested a week ago during a prodemocracy rally in Somaliland’s capital Hargeisa have been arraigned for the first time today at a Marodi-jeex regional court. Two journalists […]
Somaliland: Court releases Prodemocracy Protesters
HARGEISA (SD) – Nine people arrested in connection with the recent prodemocracy protests in Hargeisa have been arraigned in Marodijeh Regional Court. The Marodijeh Regional Court acquitted all 9 citizens after the […]
Kenya regrets and calls the presence of Somaliland flag at the annual Diplomatic Function inappropriate
NAIROBI (SD) – The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has apologized to Somalia for displaying the Somaliland flag today at an event hosted by President Uhuru Kenyatta at the invitation of international […]