Tuesday November 11, 2025(HMC) Operations at Aden Adde International Airport were disrupted Tuesday after workers went on strike to protest the recent dismissal of several employees by Favori LLC, the Turkish company managing Somalia’s main airport.
According to reports from inside the facility, at least 15 employees were laid off, sparking outrage among their colleagues. During the protest, striking workers displayed the names and identification cards of those dismissed, demanding their immediate reinstatement.
Dressed in their airport uniforms, the workers marched and chanted inside the terminal area, accusing the management of unfair labor practices.
“The decision to dismiss our colleagues was illegal and has affected the daily operations of the airport,” one worker told reporters.
The protesters called on the Federal Government of Somalia to step in and mediate the dispute, urging authorities to ensure that due process and workers’ rights are respected.
Neither Favori nor Aden Adde Airport’s management has issued an official statement regarding the layoffs or the strike.
The situation remained tense as of Tuesday afternoon, with striking workers refusing to return to their posts until their grievances are addressed. The protest has raised concerns about potential disruptions to flight operations at one of the busiest airports in the Horn of Africa.
Source Hiiraan Online
