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Somalia Condemns Abuse of Young Woman After Video Circulates Online
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development has strongly condemned what it described as a “barbaric” assault on the dignity and rights of a Somali young woman, after footage of the incident was widely shared on social media. In a statement, the ministry said the act violated Islamic principles, Somali cultural […]
Somalia’s Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development condemned a 'barbaric' assault on a young woman after footage of the incident circulated online.
What was announced
- The ministry described the assault as a violation of Islamic principles and Somali cultural values.
- Minister Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi called for unity among Somalis to denounce such abuses and ensure accountability.
- The ministry urged security agencies to swiftly arrest suspects and appealed to the public for assistance in identifying them.
Context
The condemnation was prompted by the widespread sharing of a video depicting the assault on social media.
““This barbaric act is clearly contrary to our Islamic faith, the noble traditions of Somali society, and the freedom, dignity and honour of citizens.””
Why this matters: This incident highlights ongoing issues of violence against women in Somalia and the need for societal and governmental action.
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MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development has strongly condemned what it described as a “barbaric” assault on the dignity and rights of a Somali young woman, after footage of the incident was widely shared on social media.
In a statement, the ministry said the act violated Islamic principles, Somali cultural values and the fundamental rights of citizens.
Family and Human Rights Development Minister Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi called on Somalis to unite against such abuses and ensure those responsible are held accountable.
“This barbaric act is clearly contrary to our Islamic faith, the noble traditions of Somali society, and the freedom, dignity and honour of citizens,” Al-Makhzoumi said in the statement. “It is our collective duty to denounce such acts and rid our society of anyone who commits these violations.”
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