Somaliland: Christians released

Somaliland: Christians released

On 5 August a regional court in Hargeisa, Somaliland, dismissed all the charges against Mohamed and Hamdi, who have been held since January on charges of “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity.” The couple, and others similarly charged, were released immediately.  ...
Somaliland: Christians released

Somaliland: Verdict still awaited

The verdict in the trial of  Mohamed and Hamdi, charged with “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity,” and several other defendants, has still not been announced. This despite the judge communicating several times that a decision could be expected soon. As previously...
Somaliland: Christians released

Somaliland: Christians awaiting verdict

The verdict in the trial of  Mohamed and Hamdi, charged with “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity,” has still not been announced. The hearing, initially planned for 22 May, was postponed without clear reasons. Although a verdict is expected soon, a date has not been...
Somaliland: Christians released

Somaliland: Verdict scheduled for detained believers

A court in Hargeisa, Somaliland, will announce its verdict Saturday, 22 May, in the trial of  Mohamed and Hamdi, who are charged with “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity.”  Observers from various countries were present in court on 11 May at the fifth and final...
Somaliland: Christians released

Somaliland: Prayer needed for Tuesday hearing

On 11 May 2021 what is believed to be the final hearing in the trial of Mohamed and Hamdi, charged with “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity” is scheduled to take place. An expected final hearing for them and several co-defendants accused of crimes against...