He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia
Summary
Mahad Mohamud, a Somali man who lived as an Uber driver in the U.S., was deported back to Somalia after being detained by U.S. immigration authorities. He was accused of entering the country illegally and being involved in a kidnapping, although he denies the latter and was never convicted. Now in Somalia, he fears threats from an armed group due to his online activities supporting his clan.Key Facts
- Mahad Mohamud was deported from Minneapolis, USA, to Mogadishu, Somalia, five weeks ago.
- He had been living in the U.S. without proper documentation after originally entering through the Mexican border.
- U.S. Immigration accused him of illegal entry and alleged involvement in a kidnapping, but he was never convicted for the kidnapping.
- Mahad worked as an Uber driver and became popular on TikTok, with nearly half a million followers.
- His online activity led to threats from the Somali Islamist group al-Shabab.
- His asylum request in the U.S. was denied, and he was eventually deported after spending six months in detention.
- Mahad's deportation involved being held in several facilities, and he claimed logistical issues delayed his removal.
- He now fears for his safety in Somalia due to threats from extremist groups.
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