Surveillance footage. ）
Bang!"On a busy street in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey, there was a crash, and the traffic was immediately disrupted.
On November 30, the courier Gossel was pulling over on a motorcycle, and a black sedan suddenly crashed into the motorcycle from behind. Gossel was knocked into the air and died after 6 days of rescue. The investigation revealed that the driver of the sedan was Mohamed Hassan, the son of Somalia**, who fled Turkey after the accident and has now become an internationally wanted criminal.
A few days ago, the Turkish side said that it is actively communicating with Somalia, and Hassan will return to Turkey in a few days to stand trial.
Hit the courier and was later releasedOn 30 November, Hassan left the Somali Embassy in Turkey in a black sedan with diplomatic plates in the Fatih district of Istanbul. However, while driving through a busy street, he crashed into a motorcycle on the side of the road. Gossel, the courier, was driving along the right side on his motorcycle, and the black sedan driven by Hassan suddenly deviated from the lane and crashed into the motorcycle from behind. Gossel was knocked into the air, seriously injuring him. Hassan, on the other hand, drove away as if nothing had happened. Paramedics arrived at the scene and Gossel was rushed to the hospital**. The 38-year-old has two children, one of whom also has autism.
Top left, Hassan, son of Somalia**. ）
After the incident, Hassan was arrested but was soon released. A lawyer hired by Gossel's family said that the preliminary report found that Gossel, who was driving the motorcycle, was at fault and that Hassan was not responsible, so he was released.
However, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu released surveillance footage of the accident scene on social media, and the perpetrator was clearly the driver of the black sedan. The tragic image spread quickly, and ** began to condemn Hassan one-sidedly.
No blame has become full responsibility, and the suspect has flown back to Somalia
Gossel, who was hit, died 6 days after being rescued. According to the footage, Turkey** launched a second round of investigations. The results of the investigation were reversed from the first one, and Hassan was found to be "100 percent responsible".
The Associated Press quoted "Somali diplomats in Turkey who requested anonymity" as saying that the car Hassan was driving was indeed owned by the Somali consulate, but that Hassan was not an embassy staffer. Mahmoud's family travelled on diplomatic passports and all lived in Turkey.
When the police went to Hassan's residence with the intention of arresting him again, Hassan "disappeared". Authorities say Hassan left Turkey as early as December 2, and that they have a record of Hassan's departure and have issued an international arrest warrant for Hassan. However, ** can't be reached "Hassan." According to reports from Africa, Hassan first flew to Dubai and then back to Somalia.
Because of a tragedy caused by the Somali ** son, he (Gossel) lost his life. "We said we would follow the legal process, but the suspect left Turkey with free hands, which exacerbated the suffering of the victim's family." ”
Turkey's justice minister said in an interview that if there is a real mistake in the work of the relevant departments, regardless of the nature, "we will definitely follow up in time". He vowed that "no matter what title the suspect has, everyone is equal before the law, and the international process for the arrest of the suspect is being initiated." ”
After the accident, Turkish couriers posted Gossel** with the slogan "Justice Justice" on the delivery boxes.
After the accident, many couriers gathered on the street where the incident occurred, expressing "for Hassan's escape" Gosser's colleague Kosquiam, said: "Everyone is here to bring justice to Gossel, and I hope more people can hear our voices!".Relevant** to take action as soon as possible to protect our employees in the delivery industry. ”
Suo ** sent his son back to Turkey to face trial
In Somalia, 62-year-old Mahmoud is the "most familiar name" of the population. Born into a working-class family in a central Somali town, Mahmoud, who holds dual U.S.-Somali citizenship, was elected Somali in 2017.
Somali ** Mahmoud. ）
There are few reports about Mahmoud's son, Hassan, who has not been actively involved in Mahmoud's political life, has always kept a low profile, and has not publicly disclosed much information. After the incident, Mahmoud explained to ** that Hassan, 40, is a doctor who did not flee Turkey and returned home when he learned that the preliminary investigation was not responsible.
In an interview at United Nations headquarters on December 13, Mahmoud said, "I will do everything in my power to ensure that my son stands in front of the Turkish court under the fair law." "Turkey is a fraternal country for Somalia," we respect the judicial system. At the same time, Mahmoud also wants to express his condolences to the families of the victims.
The latest news is that the Turkish justice minister said he discussed the incident with his Somali counterpart and that the Somali authorities are dealing with the issue "with good intentions". "In the next few days, Hassan will come to Turkey to stand trial".
People are worried that this incident will affect the relationship between the two countries
Now, the sudden traffic accident has created a problem for Mahmoud and has had some impact on relations between Somalia and Turkey.
Somalia remains one of the least developed countries in the world, with more than 70 per cent of Somalis living on less than 1 per cent a day9 US dollars (equivalent to 14 yuan).
According to AFP, Turkey has maintained close ties with Somalia for the past 10 years. For Turkey, Somalia is a "brotherly country" in the Horn of Africa. For Somalia, Turkey is an important partner, with cooperation in the fields of infrastructure, education and health, and the military.
Turkey is facing pressure at home and abroad. The lawyer of the deceased's family said that "Hassan may never ** because he is the son of **", while many Turkish people demanded that "the son of Somalia ** return to Turkey immediately".
Somalis are also concerned about the impact of the incident. On social platforms, discussions about the accident sparked a high degree of heat. Some condemned Hassan, who escaped, while others said, "I saw Gossell brake sharply, and it was his own negligence."
Ibrahim, a resident of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, said: "For Somalis who live in Turkey or do business in Turkey, this has had a negative impact. Even more worrying is that if the son cannot be sent back to Turkey for trial, relations between the two countries will become strained. ”
Text correspondent Luo Weirui.