One out of the four classmates who were with Shukri Abdi in her final moments stated during an inquest on Wednesday 25th November that she “accidentally” pushed Shukri into deeper water before she died of drowning. The classmate, who for legal reasons is referred to as Child One, told police that she pushed Shukri in order to save herself, as they were all in the water … Continue reading Classmate Admits To Pushing Shukri Abdi In The Water
The Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) James Swan briefed the Security Council on the current situation in Somalia On Sunday 23rd November. The UN Envoy’s statement focused on matters concerning the electoral process, security, humanitarian needs, and the issue of sexual violence in the country. On the latter point, Mr. Swan stated: “I reiterate concerns over … Continue reading UN Envoy James Swan Shares Concerns Over Increase In Instances Of Sexual Violence In Somalia With The Security Council
For millions of people across the world, the global pandemic has changed people’s normal daily structures. From working to travelling to socializing, the spread of the COVID-19 virus has drastically altered how we all live. We at The Haybad wanted to find out how Somali women have been coping with these changes. The current global pandemic has had an immense effect on everyone, especially on … Continue reading New Realities: A Somali-British Doctor’s Experiences On The Frontline In The UK
On the 11th of November, local radio station Dalsan News tweeted four pictures of a ceremony that was held for Mohamud Abshir, an alleged member of parliament in Puntland, and an underage girl who was identified as Farhia Abdi Farah. The man in the pictures has been wrongly identified as being a member of parliament, according to our sources in Somalia. The individual goes by the nickname … Continue reading Man “Marries” Child in Puntland
Najma is a 23-year-old university student and a freelance artist. Najma is making a name for herself online by redrawing popular anime characters as Black Muslimah’s. Her creative focus lies in painting (digital and hand-drawn), drawing, making videos, photography and more. Her artwork has been commissioned by the BBC, Nike and ASOS. Name: Najma Occupation/Role: Artist What did you want to be when you were growing up? There were two things … Continue reading Spotlight: Najma
On October 31st, Ramla Ali made her debut as a professional boxer beating her opponent Eva Hubmeyer 60-54 in six rounds. On her historic win, Ramla tweeted about her determination to continue winning. In 2016, Ramla won the Elite National Championships, the English Title Series and the Great British Elite Championships. She won these titles whilst representing England which ultimately made her the best amateur … Continue reading Ramla Ali Wins Her Debut Fight As A Professional Boxer
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