Somalia: Islamists ban women from swimming

Islamist officials in Mogadishu have disclosed for the first time that they will not "allow" women to swim in the sea, and specifically at Lido Beach in Mogadishu. Mohamed Dirie Osman, an Islamist militia commander, said it is a "sin" for a woman to swim alongside men at popular beaches. He said that women are allowed to take sea water in containers and shower at home. Garowe Online News