RAPE AND MUTILATIONWhat shook people even more was how the seven men killed the girl after raping her. One woman threatened to go and shoot all men in Galkaayo because they behave like "animals". Another problem blamed for the increased rape cases is the mediation role played by tradition elders. Rape cases are rarely prosecuted as the two families from the victim and perpetrator often agree to settle the matter outside the courts. This could actually be the reason rape and murder cases are the single biggest crimes in Somalia and continue unabated.

Source: The Star March 03, 2019 09:33 UTC