A 13-year-old girl complained that she was raped by three men, but the local leaders accused her of adultery and stoned her to death in a stadium with 1,000 spectators.
Context of the story:
Why is this important? Violence against women is especially common in the lawless lands of Somalia.
Who is involved? Somali leaders in Kismayo and the victim was Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow.
Where is this happening? Kismayo, or Chisimaio, is in Southern Somalia, which is on the Horn of Africa in eastern Africa.
What can you do? Support your local rape crisis intervention programs. Learn about and apply non-violent conflict resolution in your life. Finally, support programs that help establish fair and stable governments in foreign countries. Education programs, cultural exchanges, and rule of law initiatives may help lead to a functioning government in Somalia.
