Wednesday October 1, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Attorney General has referred
the case of Ali Abdi Sheikh Khadar, also known as Dhegadiish, to the Banadir
Regional Court after he allegedly buried a young child alive, filmed the
incident, and shared it on social media.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Office of the Attorney
General said the court, after reviewing preliminary evidence, ordered the
defendant to be held in temporary detention while investigations continue.
“The Office, in fulfilling its responsibility to protect and
respect the dignity of Somali children, sends a strong warning to anyone who
violates children that strict action will be taken against them, and they will
be brought before the competent Court,” the statement read.
The Attorney General’s Office urged the Somali Police Force
to intensify efforts to curb crimes committed on social media, particularly
those violating children’s fundamental rights.
The Office reiterated its commitment to prosecuting child
abuse cases and warned that anyone found guilty would face justice.
The development follows the arrest on Monday of seven youths
in Mogadishu who filmed themselves engaging in dangerous knife play in public
stadiums and posted the footage online, prompting widespread public concern.