Somalia chief justice says president threatens his security after court ruling
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Somalia’s Chief Justice, Bashe Yusuf Ahmed, said on Saturday that he no longer felt safe in the capital, Mogadishu, alleging that his personal security was threatened by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
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Former Somali Supreme Court Chief Justice Baashe Yusuf Ahmed has accused the federal government of using unlawful procedures for his removal.
Attributed to: Baashe Yusuf Ahmed
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Shabelle Media
Former Somali Supreme Court Chief Justice Baashe Yusuf Ahmed has accused the federal government of using unlawful procedures for his removal.
Attributed to: Baashe Yusuf Ahmed
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Shabelle Media
Baashe Yusuf Ahmed stated that the deployment of 300 soldiers around the Supreme Court has created fear and insecurity.
Attributed to: Baashe Yusuf Ahmed
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Shabelle Media
Baashe Yusuf Ahmed called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to withdraw the soldiers from the Supreme Court.
Attributed to: Baashe Yusuf Ahmed
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Shabelle Media
The remarks by Baashe Yusuf Ahmed come amid an escalating dispute over his removal.
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Somali Guardian
Somalia's Chief Justice, Bashe Yusuf Ahmed, alleges that his personal security is threatened by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Attributed to: Bashe Yusuf Ahmed
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Somali Guardian
Five Supreme Court judges ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term had expired and his constitutional amendments were unlawful.
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Somali Guardian
The chief justice and the five judges have sought refuge at the residence of former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.
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Somali Guardian
Troops have taken control of the Supreme Court building in Mogadishu.
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Most recent report · 7 November 2026 16:40 UTC
Somalia chief justice says president threatens his security after court ruling
Somalia's Chief Justice, Bashe Yusuf Ahmed, alleges that his personal security is threatened by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
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Most recent report · 7 November 2026 14:33 UTC
Ousted Supreme Court Chief Accuses Somali President of Unlawful Removal
Former Somali Supreme Court Chief Justice Baashe Yusuf Ahmed has accused the federal government of using unlawful procedures for his removal.
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7 November 2026 · 14:33–16:40 UTC
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Somalia chief justice says president threatens his security after court ruling
Somalia's Chief Justice, Bashe Yusuf Ahmed, expressed concerns for his safety, alleging threats…
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Ousted Supreme Court Chief Accuses Somali President of Unlawful Removal
Former Somali Supreme Court Chief Justice Baashe Yusuf Ahmed has challenged his removal from off…
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