A snitch in crime can save lives, say members of Edmonton’s Somali community.
A new poster campaign, themed “Don’t snitch will lead to this,” was launched yesterday and consists of 16 different posters, one of which shows a mother mourning her son at his grave.
“It’s a very provocative, powerful and courageous poster,” said the Canadian Somali Congress’ Ahmed Hussen, in town from Ontario to show support.
The message is to emphasize — especially to young Somali men — what can happen if information about a crime is not provided.
“It is un-Islamic in our tradition not to work with the police,” said Hussen, who believes the intelligence to solve murders of Somalis in Edmonton is within the community.
There have been 13 slain in the city over the past four years, 11 of which are unsolved.
The posters will be placed along 118 Avenue, but will eventually number in the hundreds, as they will be put up in other areas of the city as well.
Other volunteer initiatives include a youth helpline, spiritual guidance for those in custody, and plans for a drop-in centre on 118 Avenue.
Source: The Metro Edmonton
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