MOGADISHU (AFP) — Heavy fighting erupted on Tuesday in a densely packed slum area of Somalia's capital, killing several people and sending thousands fleeing as a leading aid agency warned of a humanitarian catastrophe.
Over 80 supporters of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), Release Eritrea, Church in Chains (Ireland), Open Doors and Release International took part in the demonstration, which culminated in the presentation of a letter calling for the release of all prisoners held without charge or trial, including up to 3000 Christians.
Over 80 supporters of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), Release Eritrea, Church in Chains (Ireland), Open Doors and Release International took part in the demonstration, which culminated in the presentation of a letter calling for the release of all prisoners held without charge or trial, including up to 3000 Christians.
The patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church was briefly taken to a
hospital this week due to complications arising from his high blood
pressure and diabetes. Informed sources in Eritrea report that he was
“treated” and sent back to his house-arrest.
The patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church was briefly taken to a
hospital this week due to complications arising from his high blood
pressure and diabetes. Informed sources in Eritrea report that he was
“treated” and sent back to his house-arrest.
President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and a former warlord both corroborated growing international accusations that Eritrea has been arming and bankrolling radical Islamist radicals in the long-drawn Somali conflict.Click here for Video Link - President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed- France 24
President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and a former warlord both corroborated growing international accusations that Eritrea has been arming and bankrolling radical Islamist radicals in the long-drawn Somali conflict.Click here for Video Link - President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed- France 24
MOGADISHU (AFP) — Somalia's President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Wednesday accused Eritrea of arming hardline Islamists fighting to oust his government, a day after his own palace came under a barrage of mortar shells. It was the first time he directly blamed the small African nation since the eruption early this month of some of the heaviest fighting against his four-months-old government.
MOGADISHU (AFP) — Somalia's President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Wednesday accused Eritrea of arming hardline Islamists fighting to oust his government, a day after his own palace came under a barrage of mortar shells. It was the first time he directly blamed the small African nation since the eruption early this month of some of the heaviest fighting against his four-months-old government.
The Africa Union (AU) says it stands by its recommendation to the United Nations Security Council to impose sanctions on Eritrea despite Asamara's sharp denial. The AU said public pronouncement by Sheik Dahir Aweys, a Somali opposition leader that his insurgent group receives help from Eritrea supports its suspicion of Asamara.
The Africa Union (AU) says it stands by its recommendation to the United Nations Security Council to impose sanctions on Eritrea despite Asamara's sharp denial. The AU said public pronouncement by Sheik Dahir Aweys, a Somali opposition leader that his insurgent group receives help from Eritrea supports its suspicion of Asamara.
MOGADISHU, May 22 (Reuters) – An influential Somali insurgent leader said on Friday Eritrea supported the rebel fight against the government in a holy war that was as much an obligation for Muslims as prayer.
MOGADISHU, May 22 (Reuters) – An influential Somali insurgent leader said on Friday Eritrea supported the rebel fight against the government in a holy war that was as much an obligation for Muslims as prayer.
In the TV interview conducted by a Swedish journalist Donald Boström, Isaias says that everything in the world, including policies in Africa, Swedish political system, media and free speech at local and global levels, elections, …literally everything is controlled by special interests in Washington and
In the TV interview conducted by a Swedish journalist Donald Boström, Isaias says that everything in the world, including policies in Africa, Swedish political system, media and free speech at local and global levels, elections, …literally everything is controlled by special interests in Washington and
The 'obsessive' boyfriend of a 15-year-old schoolgirl stabbed her more than 30 times in a fit of jealousy, the Old Bailey heard today.
The 'obsessive' boyfriend of a 15-year-old schoolgirl stabbed her more than 30 times in a fit of jealousy, the Old Bailey heard today.
May 17, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – The Eritrean president Isaias Afewerki launched an unprecedented attack on the ex-Southern rebel group Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM).
The pro-government Al-Rayaam newspaper quoted Afewerki in an interview to be published this week as saying that “corruption in South Sudan is no secret”.
May 17, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – The Eritrean president Isaias Afewerki launched an unprecedented attack on the ex-Southern rebel group Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM).
The pro-government Al-Rayaam newspaper quoted Afewerki in an interview to be published this week as saying that “corruption in South Sudan is no secret”.
The US says it is seriously concerned by reports Eritrea is supplying arms to foreign fighters and Islamic hardliners fighting government forces in Somalia. BBC News
The US says it is seriously concerned by reports Eritrea is supplying arms to foreign fighters and Islamic hardliners fighting government forces in Somalia. BBC News
The United States urges the Government of the State of Eritrea to stop fanning the flames of violence in Somalia. Over the past week, extremists in Mogadishu have repeatedly attacked the people of Somalia and the Transitional Federal Government in pursuit of a radical agenda that can only promote further acts of terrorism and lead to greater regional instability. Eritrea has been instrumental in facilitating support of the extremists to commit these attacks. This support must cease immediately. Eritrea’s support for anti-government forces in Somalia is a serious obstacle to the possibility of a more normal relationship with the United States.
The United States urges the Government of the State of Eritrea to stop fanning the flames of violence in Somalia. Over the past week, extremists in Mogadishu have repeatedly attacked the people of Somalia and the Transitional Federal Government in pursuit of a radical agenda that can only promote further acts of terrorism and lead to greater regional instability. Eritrea has been instrumental in facilitating support of the extremists to commit these attacks. This support must cease immediately. Eritrea’s support for anti-government forces in Somalia is a serious obstacle to the possibility of a more normal relationship with the United States.
Washington – The United States accused Eritrea on Thursday of "fanning the flames of violence" in Somalia and demanded that it halt its support for extremist groups in Mogadishu.
Washington – The United States accused Eritrea on Thursday of "fanning the flames of violence" in Somalia and demanded that it halt its support for extremist groups in Mogadishu.
The 15-member body unanimously agreed a non-binding statement that "condemns the recent renewal in fighting" by Islamist extremists, "which constitutes an attempt to remove (the) legitimate authority (in Somalia) by force."
The 15-member body unanimously agreed a non-binding statement that "condemns the recent renewal in fighting" by Islamist extremists, "which constitutes an attempt to remove (the) legitimate authority (in Somalia) by force."
First hearing of the legal action against Dania Avallone
First hearing of the legal action against Dania Avallone
For the fifth day, Islamist insurgents exchanged machine gun and mortar fire with government troops and allied militias. Hours after Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed held a news conference at his Mogadishu residence, Islamist insurgents fired several mortars into the compound. Insurgents also attacked a base housing African Union peacekeepers from Burundi, and gun battles took place in several areas of the city.
For the fifth day, Islamist insurgents exchanged machine gun and mortar fire with government troops and allied militias. Hours after Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed held a news conference at his Mogadishu residence, Islamist insurgents fired several mortars into the compound. Insurgents also attacked a base housing African Union peacekeepers from Burundi, and gun battles took place in several areas of the city.
The former rebel commander and top official in Eritrea once provided the United States with intelligence about Osama bin Laden and advocated the adoption of an American-style constitution for his fledgling African nation. He now works as a Washington parking lot attendant, biding his time until the U.S. government decides whether to deport him.
The former rebel commander and top official in Eritrea once provided the United States with intelligence about Osama bin Laden and advocated the adoption of an American-style constitution for his fledgling African nation. He now works as a Washington parking lot attendant, biding his time until the U.S. government decides whether to deport him.
APA- Mogadishu (Somalia) The Security Minister of the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG), Omar Hashi Aden, on Sunday denounced in a press conference held in his office in Mogadishu the government of Eritrea for its aggressive intervention in Somalia.
APA- Mogadishu (Somalia) The Security Minister of the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG), Omar Hashi Aden, on Sunday denounced in a press conference held in his office in Mogadishu the government of Eritrea for its aggressive intervention in Somalia.
World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3 to remind us all of the vital importance of this core freedom. It is a day in which we celebrate the indispensable role played by journalists in exposing abuses of power, while we sound the alarm about the growing number of journalists silenced by death or jail as they attempt to bring daily news to the public.
World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3 to remind us all of the vital importance of this core freedom. It is a day in which we celebrate the indispensable role played by journalists in exposing abuses of power, while we sound the alarm about the growing number of journalists silenced by death or jail as they attempt to bring daily news to the public.
On the World Press Freedom Day speaking about the situation of press freedom in Eritrea, Rporters Without Borders – RSF says, that Journalists are dying in prison, unknown & forgotten, while the situation goes from bad to worse.
On the World Press Freedom Day speaking about the situation of press freedom in Eritrea, Rporters Without Borders – RSF says, that Journalists are dying in prison, unknown & forgotten, while the situation goes from bad to worse.
The Somali Independent News Agency (SOMINA) was unveiled today in Djibouti by Omar Faruk Osman Nur, the secretary-general of the National Union of Somali journalists, and Robert Ménard, the head of the Doha Centre for Media Freedom. It is intended to be an independent source of reliable and objective news about Somalia, one of Africa’s most troubled countries.