Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali police presented 10 suspects accused of publishing content on social media that authorities said violated public morality and Somali cultural values.
The suspects were arrested during an operation carried out by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) with assistance from members of the public, according to police.
Police spokesperson Abdifitah Aden Hassan said the suspects are accused of sharing material that promotes what authorities describe as immoral behaviour, including content related to homosexuality and other acts that violate Somali social norms.
"The Somali Police Force has arrested 10 suspects accused of spreading content on social media that is contrary to the values and morals of Somali society," the spokesperson said.