Puntland Court Convicts Man for Assaulting Young Yemeni Child

A Puntland court convicted Abdifitah Abdinur to four years in prison for assaulting an 8-year-old Yemeni boy. The court cited video evidence and Abdinur’s confession. In addition to his prison sentence, he will pay $1,500 in damages and is barred from public service for a year.

In Garowe, Puntland, a first-degree court sentenced Abdifitah Abdinur to four years in prison after he was found guilty of assaulting an 8-year-old Yemeni child, Mohamed Caadil Hussein, at the INJI market. The boy, along with his family, who are refugees, resides in Garowe. Evidence presented included video footage capturing the assault, alongside Abdinur’s confession during the court proceedings.

The court ruling included several penalties for Abdinur, such as a prohibition from holding public service positions for one year and a monetary fine of $1,500. This fine is intended to compensate for the mental trauma and physical injuries inflicted upon the victim. Furthermore, Judge Abdikarim Mohamed Nur disclosed that Abdinur had unlawfully donned a government military uniform to perform public service duties, which aggravated his legal situation.

The court’s decisive action underscores the serious nature of assault cases, particularly those involving vulnerable individuals such as children. The imposition of prison time, along with fines and restrictions on public service, reflects the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring justice and protecting the rights of victims, especially within refugee communities.

Original Source: www.garoweonline.com