Who We Are

Southwest Watch: independent voices from Somalia’s southwest state, shining light on truth and human rights.

A group of dedicated journalists and human rights defenders gathered in a newsroom in Baidoa, focused on their work.
A group of dedicated journalists and human rights defenders gathered in a newsroom in Baidoa, focused on their work.

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Our Work

Stories that reveal truth and inspire change.

A dedicated journalist interviewing a local community leader in Baidoa under the bright Somali sun.
A dedicated journalist interviewing a local community leader in Baidoa under the bright Somali sun.
Key Projects

Highlighting neglected IDP camps in Baidoa, documenting local governance successes, and reporting on security challenges across Bay, Bakool, and Lower Shabelle.

Volunteers distributing aid at an internally displaced persons camp in Baidoa, with journalists capturing the moment.
Volunteers distributing aid at an internally displaced persons camp in Baidoa, with journalists capturing the moment.
Community Impact

Our reporting sparks dialogue, informs policy decisions, and amplifies voices often unheard in the southwest state of Somalia.

A group of Southwest Watch journalists interviewing local community members in Baidoa under the bright Somali sun.
A group of Southwest Watch journalists interviewing local community members in Baidoa under the bright Somali sun.

Gallery

Snapshots from the heart of Southwest State, Somalia

A human rights defender documenting stories at a displaced persons camp in Lower Shabelle.
A human rights defender documenting stories at a displaced persons camp in Lower Shabelle.
Southwest Watch team members reviewing reports and footage in their Baidoa office.
Southwest Watch team members reviewing reports and footage in their Baidoa office.

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