Somali woman alleges torture after peaceful protest arrest

theguardian.com

A Somali woman arrested for peaceful protest claims she was tortured by guards. Sadia Moalim Ali, 27, alleges she was stripped, beaten, and held in solitary confinement without food after protesting government corruption. Her detention is criticized by human rights groups and opposition figures as unlawful, with calls for her immediate release.


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