On Thursday, a substantial crowd assembled in Mogadishu to honor General Sheegow Ahmed Ali, a senior Somali military officer renowned for his advocacy for marginalized communities.
His recent death, reportedly due to illness while in government custody, has drawn significant attention and sparked discussions about his legacy and the broader challenges faced by under-represented groups in Somalia.
Gen. Sheegow, who had been in prison for 10 years, died this week while receiving medical treatment at a Mogadishu hospital.