(19-Feb-23) Mogadishu, Somalia – A Somali student was discovered dead in her apartment in Cairo. Aasho Abukar Ibrahim, a student in Egypt, was found murdered in her apartment, causing shock and grief in the Somali community in Egypt. It is believed that another Somali citizen was behind her murder, who was caught by the Egyptian security forces while attempting to flee. Cairo police are currently investigating the cause of the incident.
Aasho was a student in Egypt, where many Somalis go to study. The administration of her school Al-Firaaj has expressed their condolences over her death. This incident has shocked the Somali community in Egypt, who are calling for justice to be served for Aasho.
Aasho’s death is a tragic reminder of the dangers that foreign students face when studying abroad. The Somali government and other concerned authorities must work to ensure the safety of Somali students in foreign countries.
The country has also welcomed some Somali refugees who fled their country during the civil war. Additionally, some Somali diasporas have returned to Egypt, sending their children to study there. There are numerous Somalis who have pursued an education in Egypt. The recent killing of Aasho Abukar Ibrahim is a shocking occurrence for the Somali community in Egypt.
