Khamiis, 12, Dec, 2024 {HMC} Madaxweynaha cusub ee Soomaaliland, Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi Cirro, ayaa si rasmi ah ula wareegay hoggaaminta Soomaaliland kadib markii loo dhaariyay xilka madaxweynenimada ee shanta sano ee soo socota.
Khamiis 12 Dec, 2024 {HMC} Waxaan halkan idin kugu so gudbineynaa Wararka ugu waaweyn Soomaaliya iyo Caalamka ee Warbaahinta Hiiraanweyn.
Thursday 12,Dec 2024 {HMC} Mali’s armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, committed abuses against civilians since the withdrawal of a U.N. peacekeeping mission late last year, Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday.
Malian armed forces and the Russia-backed Wagner Group deliberately killed at least 32 civilians, including seven in a drone strike, kidnapped four others, and burned at least 100 homes in towns and villages in central and northern Mali since May, the rights group said.
Human Rights Watch also accused jihadi groups in the region of having summarily executed at least 47 civilians and displaced thousands of people since June. It said the groups burned thousands of houses and looted livestock, which is vital to the survival of the nomadic communities in the region.
“The Malian army with the Wagner Group and Islamist armed groups have been targeting civilians and their property in violation of the laws of war,” Ilaria Allegrozzi, senior Sahel researcher at Human Rights Watch, said in the report.
Mali, along with its neighbors Burkina Faso and Niger, has for over a decade battled an insurgency fought by jihadi groups, including some allied with al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Following military coups in all three nations in recent years, the ruling juntas have expelled French forces and turned to Russia’s mercenary units for security assistance.
Wagner has been present in Mali since late 2021 following a military coup, replacing French troops and international peacekeepers to help fight the militants. At the same time, the mercenary group has been accused of helping to carry out raids and drone strikes that have killed civilians.
In December last year, the United Nations ended its decade long peacekeeping mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, following the government’s request that alleged the force was inadequate to respond to the insurgency.
“Since MINUSMA left Mali a year ago, it has been extremely difficult to get comprehensive information on abuses, and we are deeply concerned that the situation is even worse than reported,” Allegrozzi said.
Khamiis 12, Dec 2024 {HMC} Ra’iisul Wasaarihii hore ee Soomaaliya Xasan Cali Kheyre ayaa ka hadlay heshiiskii ay xalay kuwada galeen Dowladaha Soomaaliya iyo Itoobiya dalka Turkiga, waxaana dhex dhexaadinayay Madaxweynaha dalka Turkiga, waxaana uu ku tilmaamay ayaan darro in xiligaan Dowladda Soomaaliya ay la heshiiso Itoobiya
Xasan Cali Kheyre ayaa sheegay in 1dii Jannaayo 2024, Itoobiya ay duullaan qaawan ku soo qaadday dalkeenna, ka dib markii ay heshiis is afgarad ah oo sharcidarro ah la saxiixatay Madaxweynihii hore ee Somaliland, waxa uu carabka ku dhuftay in Umadda Soomaaliyeed, shacab iyo dowladba ay ka gilgisheen duullaankaas, waxa ayna madaxda Dowladda Federaalku ballanqaadeen in aaney wadahadal la geli doonin Itoobiya iyadoo aan si rasmi ah uga laaban heshiiskaas xadgudubka ku ah qarannimada Soomaaliyeed
“Waxaa ayaandarro ah in Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh uu gorgortan la galo Itoobiya oo weli ku adkeysanaysa is afgaradkii halista ku ahaa midnimada iyo madaxbannaanida Soomaaliya. In Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh uu wadahadal la galo Itoobiya iyadoo aan la laalin is afgaradkii sharcidarrada ahaa, Itoobiyana u ogolaado baddeenna, waa xadgudub hor leh oo lagula kacay qarannimada Soomaaliya oo Madaxweynaha dalku garwadeen ka yahay.” ayuu yiri Kheyr
Ra’iisul Wasaarihii hore ee Soomaaliya ayaa ku tilmaamay heshiiskii Somaliland iyo Itoobiya folkaano u aasan dadka iyo dalka Soomaaliyeed oo qarxi karta xilli waliba
Kheyre ayaa ku taliyay si khatartaas looga gaashaanto in wadahadal kasta oo Itoobiya lala gelayo ay shardi u ahaadaa in ay heshiiskaas si rasmi uga laabato
Kheyre waxa uu markale qoraalkiisa ku yiri “Waxaana Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh ugu baaqayaa in aanu halistaas u hoosaasin dadka iyo dalka, gorgortan siyaasadeedna ku gelin qarannimada Soomaaliyeed, mudnaanta koowaadna siiyo daminta colaadaha iyo xiisadda siyaasadeed ee ka aloolsan gudaha dalka iyo adkeynta midnimada iyo wadajirka umadda oo maanta kala dhantaalan.”
Khamiis 12, Dec 2024 {HMC} Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya oo maanta yeeshay kulankoodii caadiga ahaa, ayaa guddi u saaray inuu baaris ku sameeyo nooca xiriir ee ka dhexeeya Madaxweynaha Jubbaland Axmed Madoobe iyo kooxda A.s
Shirka Golaha Wasiiradda ayaa sidoo kale intii uu socday waxaa looga hadlay dagaalkii shalay ka dhacay deegaanka Raaskanbooni ee ciidanka dowladda looga saaray deegaankaasi, waxa ayna Xukuumadda sheegtay in falkaasi lagu weeraray Raaskanbooni ay ka dhalan doonto isla-xisaabtan iyo ciqaab
Wasiir kuxigeenka Wasaaradda Warfaafinta Soomaaliya Cabdiraxmaan Al Cadaalla, oo shirka kaddib warbaahinta la hadlay ayaa sheegay in Golaha Wasiiradda si kulul u cambaareeyeen weerar uu sheegay in Axmed Madoobe ciidankiisa ku qaadeen ciidanka dowladda geysay Raaskanbooni
Al Cadaalla ayaa sheegay in ciidanka dowladda geysay deegaanka Raaskanbooni lagu amray in ay isaga baxaan deegaanka Raaskanbooni markii weerarka lagu soo qaaday, waxa uuna xusay ciidanka in aysan qabin amar ay kula dagaallamaan cid aan A,s aheyn.
Wasiir kuxigeenka Warfaafinta ayaa sidoo kale sheegay in Golaha Wasiiradda heleen xog ku aadan in kooxda A.s weerarkii shalay Axmed Madoobe kala shaqeeyeen, waxa uuna wasiirka sheegay in Al Shabaab u fududeeyeen Axmed Madoobe in gaadiid dagaal oo ka tagay Kismaayo gaaraan Raaskanbooni
Waxa uu sheegay Al Cadaalla in horey Axmed Madoobe looga qabay shaki ah in uu Al Shabaab xiriir la leeyahay, waxa uuna xusay in falkii shalay dhacay iyo gaadiidkiisa oo Al Shabaab soo dhax maray muujineyso xiriirka kala dhaxeeya A,s ayna ku sameenayaan baaris.
Hadalkan kasoo yeeray Xukuumadda Soomaaliya , ayaa kusoo aadaya xilli ciidamada maamulka Jubbaland dagaal shalay kula wareegeen deegaanka Raaskanbooni oo dowladda Soomaaliya ciidamo geysay, kaddib khilaaf soo kala dhax galay dowladda iyo Madaxweynaha Jubbaland.
Khamiis 12, Dec 2024 {HMC} Xildhibaan Mustafe Sheekh Cali Dhuxulow oo ka tirsan Golaha Shacabka Soomaaliya ayaa maanta loo magacaabay inuu noqdo agaasimaha guud ee hey’adda socdaalka iyo jinsiyadaha, kadib soo jeedin ka timid wasaaradda amniga gudaha
Magacaabista Dhuxulow ayaa waxaa isla maanta go’aan ka gaaray golaha wasiirada Soomaaliya oo ansixiyay, kadib kulan ay maanta ku yeesheen magaalada Muqdisho
“Golaha Wasiirrada xukuumadda jamhuuriyadda federaalka soomaaliya ayaa ansixiyey soo jeedinta wasaaradda amniga gudaha ee magacaabista Agaasimaha Guud ee hey’adda socdaalka iyo jinsiyadaha, in uu noqdo Mustafe Sheekh Cali Dhuxulow” ayaa lagu yiri qoraal kasoo baxay xafiiska ra’iisul wasaaraha oo lagu shaaciyay magacaabistan
Mustafe Dhuxulow oo ah siyaasi rug-cadaa ah aya beddalaya Axmed Siciid Maxamed oo horay xilkan u hayay, isla markaana la magacaabay markii uu dalka ka cararay agaasimihii hore ee hay’adda Cabdul oo mar lagu eedeeyay musuq-maasuq, balse lagu waayay
Magacaabista Dhuxolow ayaa la hadal-hayay maalmahan, waxaana ugu dmabeyn maanta shaaciyay xubnaha golaha wasiirada oo ku magacaabay shirkooda todobaadlaha ah
Dowladda Federaalka ayaa haatan wadda tallaabooyin isbeddal ah, waxaana ay ahayd maalin kahor markii xilka laga qaaday guddoomiyaha gobolka Banaadir, ahna duqa Muqdisho Yuusuf Xuseen Jimcaale {Madaale} oo lagu beddalay Maxamed Axmed Amiir
Waxaa sidoo kale la filayaa inay dhacaan isbeddallo kale oo saameynayaa shaqsiyaad iyo hay’ado waa wayn oo ka tirsan dowladda federaalka ah ee Soomaaliya.
Thursday 12,Dec,2024 {HMC} The Federal Government of Somalia has mandated the withdrawal and return of the National Security Forces stationed in the Lower Juba region, in a move aimed at safeguarding the lives of Somali citizens and military personnel. This directive comes in response to recent actions attributed to accused Ahmed Madobe, which have raised serious concerns about the safety of Somali nationals.
The government emphasized the imperative to protect Somali lives, reaffirming the value placed on each individual. The NSF have been explicitly instructed to avoid any engagement in conflict with entities other than the Khawarij, emphasizing their primary mission to combat extremist threats and ensure national security.
“The Somali National Security Forces have no orders to engage in war with anyone other than the Khawarij,” a government spokesperson stated. “Our forces are committed to fulfilling their national duty to protect the country, its people, and its religious values by any means necessary.”
This strategic withdrawal is part of a broader effort to maintain stability and prevent unnecessary loss of life. The decision highlights the government’s commitment to a focused and responsible approach in addressing security threats while minimizing risks to its citizens.
Thursday 12,Dec,2024 {HMC} Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to resolve a year-long diplomatic feud in a historic agreement brokered by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on December 11, 2024. The deal, reached after marathon negotiations in Ankara, seeks to ensure Ethiopia’s access to the sea while respecting Somalia’s territorial integrity.
“This historic agreement is a first step towards peace and cooperation,” Erdogan announced at a joint press conference with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The leaders agreed to initiate technical talks by February 2025, aiming to conclude within four months, with Turkey providing support if needed.
“This agreement is a turning point for Somalia and Ethiopia, moving us toward a future of peace and mutual benefit,” Erdogan said at a press conference following the talks.
According to a government source, the meeting was reportedly requested by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Abiy emphasized Ethiopia’s peaceful intentions, calling the agreement a “positive undertaking” that would bring economic benefits to both nations. “Our aspiration for secure and reliable access to the sea is a venture that benefits not only Ethiopia but the entire Horn of Africa region,” Abiy stated. President Mohamud echoed these sentiments, underscoring Somalia’s readiness to work collaboratively, adding, “The Horn of Africa needs our cooperation more than ever.”
The agreement comes after a year of heightened tensions following Ethiopia’s controversial January memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Somaliland. The MOU proposed leasing coastal land to Ethiopia for a naval base in exchange for recognizing Somaliland’s independence, which Somalia condemned as a violation of its sovereignty.
The dispute escalated with diplomatic expulsions and culminated with Somalia’s pledge to exclude Ethiopian troops from the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) unless the MOU was annulled. According to a source close to the talks, Somalia’s firm stance altered Ethiopia’s approach.
“By threatening to exclude Ethiopian forces from AUSSOM unless the MOU was annulled, Somalia effectively forced Ethiopia into a diplomatic pivot.”
The feud also amplified regional instability, drawing in neighboring Egypt, which bolstered ties with Somalia as part of its broader rivalry with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In August 2024, Egypt signed a security agreement with Somalia, providing military aid to counter Ethiopian influence. However, its relationship with Somalia is intricately tied to its broader rivalry with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). With Ethiopia and Somalia now seeking reconciliation, Egypt’s future role in AUSSOM may face recalibration.
Meanwhile, Al-Shabaab capitalized on the uncertainty, using the crisis as a recruitment tool. The group has also intensified attacks across Somalia and raised concerns about the effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts in the region.
Abiy appeared to disavow previous comments suggesting that his nation would gain access to the sea ‘by force’ if necessary and emphasized the peaceful intent of his country’s maritime aspirations, stating, “This venture will benefit all our neighbours and foster regional cooperation.” Somali President Mohamud echoed these sentiments, calling the agreement a “halt to differences” and pledging to collaborate for mutual prosperity.
Ethiopia’s pursuit of maritime access is driven by economic and political pressures, including reliance on landlocked trade routes and internal instability caused by Oromo and Amhara militant conflicts. The MOU with Somaliland, though intended to secure sea access, exacerbated Ethiopia’s diplomatic isolation and drew criticism from Somalia, Egypt, as well as other regional and international actors.
Turkey, which has strengthened ties with both nations through economic and defence agreements, played a pivotal role in mediating the talks after two earlier rounds failed to yield progress.
Turkey’s mediation aligns with its geopolitical interests, including recent agreements with Somalia on maritime defence and hydrocarbon exploration.
The Ankara agreement marks a major milestone in reshaping the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa. While the deal offers a pathway toward stability and cooperation, lingering questions remain about its implementation and long-term implications.
Thursday 12,Dec,2024 {HMC} Jubbaland forces have taken full control of Raskamboni, a strategic town in Somalia’s Lower Jubba region, following fierce clashes with federal troops, a regional official said Thursday.
Jubbaland’s Deputy Minister of Internal Security, Aden Ahmed Hajji, announced the development during a press briefing in Kismayo, stating that some federal soldiers had surrendered while others fled to neighboring Kenya. The Somali government has not yet commented on the alleged loss of territory.
“We repeatedly warned this would happen, but federal leaders ignored us,” Hajji said. “Raskamboni is now under the control of Jubbaland forces. Those surrendered soldiers are being treated well, and I urge those who fled to Kenya to return. No harm will come to them.”
The federal government previously accused Jubbaland leader Ahmed Madobe of undermining national unity and resisting reforms intended to transition Somalia toward universal suffrage. Relations between Mogadishu and Jubbaland have been fraught since President Ahmed Madobe’s re-election in 2024, which the federal government refused to recognize.
Mogadishu had warned Jubbaland leaders that they would be held responsible for any regional and federal forces clashes. Despite these warnings, tensions culminated in the battle for Raskamboni, which sits near the Kenyan border and holds strategic importance for trade and security.
Thursday 12,Dec,2024 {HMC} Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has expressed deep concern over the recent clashes between federal government forces and Jubbaland troops in Raskamboni, Lower Jubba region.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Farmaajo lamented the infighting among Somali forces, warning of its detrimental impact on the country’s fragile state-building process.
“The fighting in Raskamboni between Somali forces—who share a common enemy in terrorists harming our people—reflects the grave challenges facing the nation and undermines years of efforts to rebuild the Somali armed forces,” Farmaajo stated.
Farmaajo criticized what he described as poor leadership and uncoordinated military strategies, which he said have weakened the Somali National Army (SNA). He further warned that suspending constitutional processes and making unilateral decisions could exacerbate divisions and lead to civil strife.
“I urge government leaders to adhere to the rule of law and avoid premature decisions that undermine the unity and solidarity of our people,” Farmaajo added.
The clash in the strategically significant Raskamboni area comes amidst growing tensions between Mogadishu and semi-autonomous regions like Jubbaland. Local leaders in Lower Jubba have historically resisted centralized authority, further straining Somalia’s fragile federal system.
The violence also coincides with the looming expiration of the African Union peacekeeping force’s mandate, raising concerns over Somalia’s security landscape shortly.
Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur accused Jubbaland forces of instigating the conflict, stating that federal troops acted in self-defense.
Source Hiiraan online
