Monday, January 15, 2024

Somaliland's military trial of a journalist

A Somaliland journalist is being held for trial before a military court. His offense, apparently, is having hosted an online debate about a recent controversial agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia. Details here.

Human rights jurisprudence strongly disfavors the trial of civilians in military courts. The African Charter of Human and Peoples' Rights has been interpreted to bar such trials completely.

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