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ASOJ Condemns the Targeted Killing of Two Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza

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Hodan Hospital – A Modern Medical Marvel in Mogadishu

Hodan Hospital, located in Mogadishu, has emerged as a state-of-the-art healthcare facility, eliminating the need for many Somalis to travel abroad for advanced medical treatment. Built with millions of dollars in investment from Somali entrepreneurs, it stands as a symbol of progress and self-reliance....
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Somalia's Federal Government Allegedly Building a Proxy Shabaab Administration to Destabilize Puntland and Somaliland

Introduction:
A new wave of political tension is sweeping across Somalia amid reports that the Federal Government is orchestrating the formation of a controversial regional administration, allegedly to undermine the stability of Puntland and Somaliland. The newly promoted entity—SSC Khaatumo—is presented as a grassroots movement for the northern regions, but insiders reveal a deeper, more dangerous political agenda....

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SOMALIA: Why Is Breda More Famous Than Amsterdam Among Somalis? Written by: Hussein Abdilaahi A Surprising Journey... During my recent trip to Somalia, I encountered something entirely unexpected. Almost everyone I met, upon learning that I came from the Netherlands — or as Somalis commonly call it, Holland — immediately asked: "Are you from Breda?"...

SOMALIË: Waarom is Breda Bekender dan Amsterdam onder Somaliërs?

Een verrassende reis…
Tijdens mijn recente reis naar Somalië kwam ik iets onverwachts tegen. Iedereen die ik ontmoette en hoorde dat ik uit Nederland kwam — of zoals zij het noemen, Holland — vroeg meteen: "Kom je uit Breda?" Toen ik antwoordde dat ik in Amsterdam woon — de economische hoofdstad van Nederland — leek dat weinig indruk te maken. De meeste Somaliërs kennen Nederland niet onder zijn officiële naam, maar allemaal kennen ze Holland. Wat nog opmerkelijker is: ze vragen niet naar Amsterdam, Rotterdam of Den Haag — maar naar Breda. Maar waarom?...

SOMALIA: Why Is Breda More Famous Than Amsterdam Among Somalis?

A Surprising Journey…
During my recent trip to Somalia, I encountered something unexpected. Everyone I met, upon hearing I came from the Netherlands (or as they call it, Holland), would immediately ask: "Are you from Breda?" When I replied that I live in Amsterdam — the economic capital of the Netherlands — they seemed almost unimpressed. Most Somalis don't know the Netherlands by its official name, but they all know Holland. More surprisingly, they don't ask about Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or The Hague — they ask about Breda. But why?...

Somali-Canadian Man Accused of Defrauding Vulnerable Women Through Fake Immigration Scheme

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U.S.-Based Influencer Khadar B. Sulub Geelle Accused of Human Rights Abuses and TikTok Exploitation

Khadar B. Sulub Geelle, also known online as Hussein Ogaadeen Kibray, is a former member of Ethiopia's notorious Liyu Police in the Somali Regional State, an armed force accused of widespread human rights abuses including rape, torture, and false imprisonment of civilians suspected of supporting the ONLF (Ogaden National Liberation Front). After the fall of President Abdi Mohamud Omar, Khadar fled Ethiopia, reportedly using irregular migration routes to reach Germany, where he obtained residency. Later, he migrated to the United States, where he was issued an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) under the asylum category C08 (pending decision). His EAD, which is not valid for U.S. re-entry, expires on March 10, 2025. TikTok Fame and Abuse Allegations...

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