CCTV cameras put shop owners at risk in Somalia's capital Mogadishu

CCTV cameras put shop owners at risk in Somalia's capital Mogadishu

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

Residents of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, are caught between a rock and a hard place due to a government directive that forces them to install video cameras in front of homes and shops to increase surveillance of Islamist insurgents in the city.

The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed - The DailyMail

Shop owners in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, are caught between a rock and a hard place over a government directive that they install CCTV cameras outside their businesses to intensify surveillance of Islamist insurgents who have a strong presence in the city. The businessmen say if they put up the cameras they risk being gunned down by the al-Shabab insurgents, and if they do not, they could be arrested by the police. “The CCTV cameras are why …

Residents of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, are caught between a rock and a hard place due to a government directive that forces them to install video cameras in front of homes and shops.

The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed

Shop owners in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, are caught between a rock and a hard place over a government directive that they install CCTV cameras outside - Kenya breaking news

Tensions Rise in Mogadishu as Shopkeepers Navigate Government Mandates and Security Threats - The Global Herald

In the capital city of Somalia, Mogadishu, shopkeepers are facing significant challenges due to a controversial government order requiring them to install