[Somalia] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 8 April 2025, Somaliland Police Tax Collection Support Officer shot and killed a civilian khat/miraa dealer in the Masalaha area in Hargeysa town (Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed). The individual attempted to forcefully bypass the police during a tax enforcement operation. Two police officers were arrested.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-08

Country

Somalia

Event type

violence

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