By HAN News Desk
MOGADISHU — Workers at Aden Adde International Airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, have once again gone on strike, protesting against what they describe as persistent labour rights violations by the airport’s managing company, Fafoori.
The strike, which began earlier on Tuesday, saw dozens of employees stage demonstrations inside and around the airport compound, calling for urgent action to address grievances they say have remained unresolved for a long period of time.
According to the protesting workers, their complaints include delayed or unpaid salaries, alleged unlawful dismissals, and poor working conditions. They accuse Fafoori of failing to respond to repeated demands and formal complaints submitted in recent months.
“We have exhausted all peaceful channels,” one employee told HAN News on condition of anonymity. “This strike reflects the limits of our patience after months of broken promises.”
This is not the first time staff at Aden Adde International Airport have taken industrial action. Similar strikes and protests have occurred on several occasions in the past over the same issues, but workers say no lasting solution has been reached.
As of the time of reporting, Fafoori management and relevant government authorities had not issued any official statement regarding the strike. There were concerns that continued work stoppages could disrupt airport operations, potentially affecting domestic and international flights if the situation is not swiftly resolved.
The striking workers have appealed to the Federal Government of Somalia, particularly the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, to intervene immediately. They say government involvement is necessary to protect workers’ rights and to ensure the uninterrupted operation of one of the country’s most critical transport hubs.
Aden Adde International Airport is Somalia’s main gateway to the world and plays a vital role in the country’s economy and security. Any prolonged disruption could have significant consequences for passengers, airlines, and humanitarian operations operating in the country.
