Somali authorities have detained two soldiers who appeared in a viral video desecrating and stepping on a United States flag, the government said. In a statement, the government described the soldiers’ conduct as “unacceptable” and said it did not reflect the values or official position of the Somali National Army. Authorities said the two soldiers had been taken into custody and that appropriate action would be taken, without providing further details. The statement came after the video circulated widely on social media, prompting public attention and criticism.