The Galgaduud regional Appeals Court in Galmudug delivered its ruling on Sunday, sentencing Abdi Osmaan Abdullaahi and Galad Ahmed Hussein to death by firing squad. The court overturned an earlier prison term issued by the lower court, stating that the gravity of the crime required a harsher penalty.
Somaliland’s Togdheer Appeal Court has sentenced a Burco Qur’an teacher to 14 years in prison for child sexual abuse, overturning an earlier acquittal. The ruling sparked mixed reactions, with parents welcoming the decision while Qur’an teacher associations protested, alleging reputational targeting.
Puntland’s Mudug Court has sentenced Hodan Mohamud Dirie to death for murdering 14-year-old Saabirin Saylaan. The case, which sparked protests in Galkayo, also saw her husband sentenced to one year in prison for his involvement.
A Bangladeshi court sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her ex-Interior Minister, and former Police Chief Abdullah al-Mamun for authorizing lethal force against protesters. Hasina denies the charges; only the Police Chief attended the trial.
