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Somali police arrest man accused of degrading women in housing advertisement
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police on Monday arrested Hassan Elmi Bootaan in Mogadishu after he allegedly released a video advertising houses by saying buyers would receive a woman to marry and live with in the home.
Somali police arrested Hassan Elmi Bootaan in Mogadishu for allegedly promoting houses for sale with the claim that buyers would receive a woman to marry.
What was announced
- Bootaan was arrested at a facility he called 'Dugsiga Raaliyo' where the controversial video was recorded.
- The Somali Police Force stated that Bootaan's actions violated public morals and disrespected Somali women's dignity.
- He is currently in custody undergoing preliminary investigation and will be referred to court after the investigation.
Context
The arrest follows allegations that Bootaan's advertisement undermined the dignity of women and public morals.
“Police said the alleged act violated public morals and disrespected the dignity and honor of Somali women.”
Why this matters: This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of women in Somalia and the legal repercussions for actions deemed disrespectful.
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police on Monday arrested Hassan Elmi Bootaan in Mogadishu after he allegedly released a video advertising houses by saying buyers would receive a woman to marry and live with in the home.
Police said Bootaan was arrested at a facility he called “Dugsiga Raaliyo,” where the video was reportedly recorded and shared.
advertisements In the video, Bootaan allegedly brought several women into the building and advertised houses for sale by claiming that anyone who bought a house would also get a woman to marry.
The Somali Police Force said the alleged act violated public morals and disrespected the dignity and honor of Somali women.
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