Regional Security Analyst at @BalqiisInsights | Former SSR chief and Head of Security & Justice @SomaliPM | SSR Enthusiast | Twin 🤎 Mom | Views Mine
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Samira Gaid retweeted
BREAKING: Missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Abdi found alive in Sololo, Marsabit 11 days after he went missing, LSK confirms
Samira Gaid retweeted
Following my earlier post, I am pleased to share two contributions on #peacekeeping:
1. My paper for the panel marking the 70th anniversary of the Japan Association of International Relations: The African Union, the United Nations and Peacekeeping in an Evolving International Environment, published today by @africa_amani.
2. My keynote address at the special symposium on peacekeeping organised by the University of Tokyo, with the support of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The Future of Peacekeeping: A Grim Picture?
Links below
rcsp.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/jour…
amaniafrica-et.org/the-afric…
@AUC_PAPS @UNPeacekeeping @MOFA_UNDivision @MofaJapan_en @mofa_ipc @Ai_KiharaHunt
Samira Gaid retweeted
On behalf of the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Somalia, I extend my sincere gratitude to the Africa Judges and Jurists Forum (AJJF) and its Secretary General, Mr Martin Okumu-Masiga, for the Forum’s firm statement in defence of judicial independence in Somalia.
The AJJF has rightly recognised that the independence of the judiciary is not a privilege of judges, but a guarantee to every citizen that the law will be applied without fear or favour. Judges must be free to decide cases according to the Constitution and their conscience, without retribution for the judgments they deliver.
We particularly value the Forum’s call on the Government of Somalia to honour its obligations under Article 26 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which commits every State Party to guarantee the independence of the courts. This is a shared African standard, and Somalia’s judiciary remains committed to upholding it.
The solidarity of judges and jurists across our continent gives strength not only to the Supreme Court of Somalia, but to every institution and citizen who believes that the Constitution must remain supreme.
Thank you, AJJF, for standing with justice and the rule of law. 🇸🇴🌍
africajurists.org/somalia-af…
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Look out for the The Somali Wire commentary this week.
Hassan Sheikh is now de facto ruler not de jure.
The world must deal with him as such.
He has no executive veto, no mandate to govern, only obligation to step aside, facilitate broad consensus transition, new roadmap on elections.
If he resists that, the only option open to the international community is to use coercive diplomacy, designate him as spoiler...
Samira Gaid retweeted
Excellent Mr. President @IsaacSsemakadde and @ug_lawsociety for speaking loud against the constitutional power grab in Somalia. The people of Uganda played the most pivotal role in stabilising Somalia in the past 25 years. So many of its gallant men and women sacrificed their lives. Their lives weren't in vain for former President @HassanSMohamud to overthrow Somalia's grunorm and hide under a wooden bed in Villa Somalia pretending to be president. Time is now for the International community to hold to account this miscreant and save Somalia. @AbdirizakOm
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The current political crisis orchestrated by @HassanSMohamud is reminiscent of the USC-era politics that plunged Somalia into devastating clan-based conflict.
A politics of ALL OR NOTHING.
This dangerous revival of warlord-era politics - USC 2.0 - led by warlord HSM threatens to reverse the hard-won, incremental gains Somalia has made since the Arta peace process.
And for WHAT?
So that another man can hold an entire nation hostage for a few more decades?
To those who equivocate, remain conveniently silent, or engage in false equivalence while the country faces deepening political crises - whether academics, civil society, or former leaders - let me be clear:
You are not neutral.
You are COMPLICIT and political opportunists hiding behind the language of moderation and reconciliation while the country is pushed toward the very chaos from which it has struggled to emerge.
The empty rhetoric, diplomatic jargon, and carefully calculated ambiguity have no value when the nation’s future is at stake.
GOD FORBID - if the country plunges into further chaos and ultimate collapse - we will not forget your duplicity and complicity.
I commend @HESharifShAhmed, @HassanAKhaire, and @AAbdishakur for standing against this dangerous return to warlord-era politics.
Somalia has already paid an unbearable price for clan-based political domination.
We cannot afford to repeat that history.
Somalia belongs to its people, not a political mafia determined to hold the nation hostage.
#Somalia will reject this politics of division and domination.
INSHALLAH.
#SoomaaliyaHanoolaato
Samira Gaid retweeted
Excellency, you can’t have it both ways.
We are either a constitutional republic or an authoritarian state where the KING appoints his minions and the rest cheer.
Pick a side.
Respectfully.
I am glad to finally see the naming of individuals within the security forces whose conduct has damaged the reputation of the force and of the state itself.
"We were following orders" can no longer serve as cover. Especially as the pattern of land evictions points to private gain.
These commanders belong on the frontlines but instead they live comfortably in the city and use lethal force against unarmed residents. To break this destructive cycle of impunity and ensure these abuses are never repeated, there must be accountability at all levels.
I unequivocally condemn the ongoing massacres, land grabbing, and forced evictions being perpetrated in the Raadeer neighborhood of Deyniile district by Mahdi Omar Mumin and Yassin Nur Kheyre ('Ganeey'), who continue to inflict terror, murder, looting, and severe injuries upon local residents.
It is a profound tragedy that officers trained and entrusted to defend the lives and property of our nation have devolved into ruthless bandits: spilling civilian blood, uprooting vulnerable families, and enriching themselves through the systemic plunder of Somali citizens' assets.
I demand that Mahdi Omar and Yassin Nur immediately cease these atrocities, forced displacements, and unlawful land seizures. Let them be warned: today's crimes will not go unanswered, nor will today's plunder be forgotten. You will face severe legal consequences and be held fully accountable under the law for every violation committed against the lives and property of the Somali people.
Samira Gaid retweeted
Tomorrow (10 November), the @_AfricanUnion (#AU) Peace and Security Council (#PSC) will meet to receive a briefing on the activities of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (@aussom_). The meeting comes amid significant developments in Somalia’s political and security landscape, as well as mounting funding challenges that threaten the mission’s sustainability and future. Check out our latest 'Insight on the PSC' to get more information on the session 👇
amaniafrica-et.org/briefing-…
Samira Gaid retweeted
This is disturbing and wrong in many levels. “Caasimada waa la idin siiyay” as a gift. Lakin Go’aan ka waxaa iska leh dowlada Hirshabelle. Oo yaa siiyay marka?
HSM markaan waa isku dar-darsamay, waa deynta uu A.A. Shakur sheekayay.
Samira Gaid retweeted
Despite the fact that #Turkiye is #Somalia’s most important strategic partner, the former has lately been committing haphazard tactical errors that could ultimately corner it to choose between #HSM @HassanSMohamud & the Somali people.
* Win/Win, yes.
* Predatory capitalism, no.
Samira Gaid retweeted
Mafia...a criminal enterprise! @HassanSMohamud @AbdirizakOm
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Sheikh Mustafe’s description perfectly captures HSM’s corruption, lies and hypocrisy!
Samira Gaid retweeted
BELEDWEYNE
HIIRAAN
HIRSHABEELE
youtu.be/T8ovhXOQqwg?is=YAGL… #Beledweyne
Samira Gaid retweeted
Somalia had very little history of statecraft and no federal/central government, since the birth of the third republic, could project force within its borders. It is therefore essential that, till this nation overcomes the threat of extremism, FGS acts with sufficient restraint to prevent the use of its military force turning into destabilizing factor.
Samira Gaid retweeted
It is regrettable that @Meta continues to assist the Somali government in its efforts to censor the media and impose a blackout. Even more troubling is the blocking of the Supreme Court Chief Justice’s press conference. @Somali_Stream and other media organizations will bring this matter before the relevant regional and international courts, as @facebook has become a tool of oppression and media censorship.
@EACJCourt @UNESCO @UNHumanRights @NUSOJofficial @IFJGlobal @RSF_en @CPJAfrica @CPJMENA @US2SOMALIA @UKinSomalia @Bashe_Ahmed @SeraGaid @HESharifShAhmed @AAbdishakur @HassanAKhaire @IGAD_Spokes @CrisisGroup @AbdikarimAKaar @MAbdirizak @AbdulnuurSheikh
Mabrook Fadumo! Well deserved achievement abaayo!
Alhamdulillah! 🎓🎊
Honored to have graduated with my second M. degree, M. Public Policy at @BlavatnikSchool, @ExeterCollegeOx
Deeply grateful to my family, mentors, & @UniofOxford for making this journey possible through a full scholarship.
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It is the most heartbreaking thing to witness ten days after Jameeco, the bodies of slain troops still lie by the side of the road while the leaders who sent them on this fateful mission celebrate elsewhere - in a Federal Member State where a mediated settlement was chosen over armed conflict.
For these young men, who are our sons and brothers, may Allah grant them mercy and forgive their shortcomings.
And to the people of South West - Give dignity to the dead and cover them, they are fellow Somalis, and they deserve a proper burial.
#Somalia
Samira Gaid retweeted
I urge the Somali authorities to respect the judicial independence of the Supreme Court, constitutional procedure, and limits on presidential terms bbc.com/news/articles/c977pp…
My earlier official visit report on human rights in Somalia here: ohchr.org/en/documents/count…
Samira Gaid retweeted
Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension amid political crisis bbc.in/4BKGKN1