A Puntland court sentenced Abdifitah Abdinur to four years in prison for assaulting an 8-year-old Yemeni boy. He was also fined $1,500 for damages and banned from public service for a year. Evidence included a confession and video footage of the assault. The judge noted his illegal military uniform usage as an aggravating factor.
In a notable legal case in Puntland, Somalia, the First-Degree Court in Garowe convicted Abdifitah Abdinur for assaulting an 8-year-old Yemeni boy, Mohamed Caadil Hussein. The incident occurred at the INJI market, where the victim’s family, refugees, currently resides. Abdinur received a four-year prison sentence for his actions.
During the court proceedings, substantial evidence was presented, including a video recording that captured Abdinur physically assaulting the child. He subsequently confessed to the crime in court, which led to the judge’s ruling. Besides his prison term, Abdinur faces a one-year prohibition from engaging in public service and has been fined $1,500 for the damages inflicted upon the young victim.
Judge Abdikarim Mohamed Nur, who presided over the case, highlighted that Abdinur had unlawfully donned a government military uniform while performing public service. This illegal act was taken into consideration during the sentencing, intensifying the seriousness of the charges against him.
The court’s ruling in this case highlights the judicial system’s response to child assault, emphasizing accountability for violence against vulnerable individuals. Abdifitah Abdinur’s conviction, alongside monetary penalties and public service restrictions, serves as a critical statement on the protection of refugees and children’s rights in Somalia.
Original Source: www.garoweonline.com
