Somaliland: Christians again face final trial

Somaliland: Christians again face final trial

On either Thursday 6 May or Saturday 8 May, two Christians, charged with “apostasy” and “spreading Christianity,” and several co-defendants accused of crimes against Islam, will have what is expected to be their final court appearance. At that...
Somaliland: Christians again face final trial

Somaliland: Christians on trial

The final hearing for several people detained since January will be held 2 May, with a verdict expected later that week. Those indicted are charged with offences against the state religion (Islam) and inciting others to disobey laws relating to public order. Three of...
Somaliland: Christians again face final trial

Somaliland: Trial underway

After a two-day postponement, several people detained since January had their first hearing today (19 April) in Hargeisa with various international observers present. They are charged with offences against the state religion (Islam) and inciting others to disobey laws...
Somaliland: Christians again face final trial

Somaliland: Trial date set for detainees

A 17 April trial date has been set for several people detained since January. On 21 and 22 January 2021, police in Hargeisa, Somaliland arrested Mohamed, Hamdi, an Ethiopian woman, Aster, and Hamdi A, a Somali woman. Mohamed and Hamdi’s baby was detained with...
Somaliland: Christians again face final trial

Somaliland: Prayer for detainees

On 21 and 22 January 2021, police in Hargeisa, Somaliland arrested Mohamed and Hamdi and their new-born baby, as well as an Ethiopian woman, Aster and Hamdi A, a Somali woman. On 14 and 15 February additional arrests took place in Hargeisa.  On 4 April 2021, the...