Captain Zuhuur: The woman guarding Somaliland
By DW
10 September 2022 |
3:33 pm
Captain Zuhuur Fathi Muktar is the first woman to join the Somaliland Coast Guard. In just a few years, she’s risen through the ranks, safeguarding waters while also taking on gender based stereotypes. Thus forging a path for other young women.
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