Somalia’s security forces accused of beatings during raid on Women’s Association HQs

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Somalia’s security forces accused of beatings during raid on Women’s Association HQs

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s National Women’s Association accused security forces of beating and arresting its members during a raid on their Mogadishu headquarters Sunday, allegedly ordered by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre.  At a press conference, members of the association reported injuries and humiliation, claiming some were partially naked during the forced eviction. The Somali government has yet to respond to the allegations.  A…