Federal government opens investigation into arrest of Bajaj driver Sadia Moallim Ali
Thursday May 7, 2026
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Office of the Attorney General said it has opened an inquiry into allegations surrounding Sadia Moallim Ali Hassan, a Bajaj driver in Mogadishu whose arrest has prompted backlash from opposition figures and international human rights groups.
Sadia, who was taken into custody on April 12, is facing accusations of defamation and incitement to public disorder, according to a statement from the prosecutor’s office.
The Attorney General’s Office said the probe falls within its…