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Cases on crimes against humanity
Briton's widow seeks arrest of Somali president, Guardian Letter to UK PM Tony Blair: "Our concern to treating a warlord in Britain" UK Court finds the defendant Mbigathi President Abdulahi Yusuf responsible for the assassination of Sultan Hure, March 14, 2005
UK Court finally passes judgment on the murder of Sultan Hure:
Court Proceedings against Mbigathi President Yusuf for the assassination of Sultan Hure underway in London, Dayniile
UK Court Summons Mbigathi President Yusuf over Alleged Murder, FTI (Case NO: HQ02X03221 Supreme Court of England & Wales)
Two Years after the Assassination of Sultan Hure, and 20 years after the Assassination of Ikar Hagi Mohamed & Abdurahman Aidid
Dutchman on trial in Netherlands for West African war crimes, IRIN, May 4, 2006
Prof. Noam Chomsky on Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy, Listen to Democracy Now, Part I
Prof. Noam Chomsky on Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy. Listen to Democracy Now, Part II
US failed states list index; Somalis cheer up, you have company, and as far as income per capita is concerned, no question that there are many who envy you!
Honduran death squad leader ordered to pay $47 million, Colonel found responsible for torture and disappearances, owes compensation to victims, Center for Justice and Accountability
ICC arrests its first war crimes suspect (Congo), Hirondelle
Trial on damages against Honduran death squad leader to be held in Florida Federal Court, CJA Press Release
$54 million verdict upheld against Salvadorian Generals (two former Ministers of Defense) found responsible for torture, US Court of Appeals, Atlanta, CJA (Please spread this message to Somali victims of torture)
Col. Nicholas Carranza held liable in US court for torture, extrajudicial killing and crimes against humanity, CJA
Ex-Bolivian President served legal summons in Washington, DN
Trial of Salvadorian commander of human rights abuses to begin in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, Center for Justice and Accountability
The wealth of the West was built on Africa's exploitation, The Guardian
Afgan warlord jailed 20 years in UK (for crimes against humanity)
CJA Press Release: Former Prime Minister (Samatar) & Military Officer (Tokeh) face law suits in US court for torture, murder, crimes against humanity No more impunity for crimes against humanity - Oscar Romero vs. Alvaro Saravia, September 3, 2004, Fresno, California. Chilean judge charges Pinnochet in rights case, Reuters Chile: Pinnochet indicted for human rights crimes, Reuters Chile: Commission calls for reparation for thousands tortured, Reuters Internally displaced Somalis face uncertain future after years of state collapse Unocal settles landmark human rights case w/Burmese villagers DN Unocal (Oil giant) "knowingly assisted" the commission of atrocities, forced labor, murder, rape against Burmese villagers - Case to go to jury trial Kenya: Wagalla (NFD) massacre, families demand payment, EA Waste dumping off Somali coast may have links to Mafia, Somali warlords (Munye Said Omar allegedly involved), Ryu Report Munye Said Omar allegedly involved big time in the dumping of waste along the Somali coasts, Midnimo "Eng" Munye Said Omar on the 5 stolen ships, the stolen MP seats, corruption allegations, accusing other robbers, playing victim, Dayniile Moi ordered Ouko (Minister) killed, Inquiry told, The Nation Amb. Bethwel Kiplagat (Somali Talks) Ordered to Testify on the Death of Kenyan Foreign Minister Robert Ouko, Oct. 6, The Nation
Press Release: Delegation of Authority within the indigenous people of the Benadir & on the deployment of foreign troops to Somalia.
The Birth of a Homeless President by Abdishakur Jowhar
Prof. I. M. Lewis on the Somali Talks
The Vampire of Barawa (Benadir)
The Unspeakable Atrocities in the Lower Shabelle (Benadir)
Somalis: You "ain't seen nothing" yet, by Faisal Roble
Mengistu - Madaxweyne Gaaray Hadafkiisii by Mohamud Wardhere Somalia's Worrisome Leadership, Oct. 20, 2004, Prof. Samatar Solemn Appeal to the International Community, Dr. Said Mohamud
Giama Mosque, 1238, originally built as a school, is the first University in the country.
SYL May 15, 1943 Their vision of a united, prosperous, & just Somalia remains the firm aspiration of millions of Somalis