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 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.