Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists

Guled Diriye, a 29-year-old Somali smuggler, risks his life transporting alcohol from Ethiopia to Mogadishu, despite Somalia's strict ban on alcohol under Sharia law.

He turned to smuggling after losing his job as a minibus driver, using it to support his family.

The journey is dangerous, with threats from militias, bandits, and al-Shabab fighters.

Diriye has survived multiple attacks, but tragically lost a colleague along the way. Despite the risks, poverty keeps him in the trade, as alcohol demand rises among Somalia's youth.

Smugglers like Diriye face constant danger to make a living.