The Minister of Internal Security of Somaliland, Abdelle Mohamed Arab, has issued a strong condemnation of the massacre in the Da’awaley area of the Ethiopian Somali region, where Liyuu Police forces committed heinous acts against civilians and their livestock. These actions, the Minister emphasized, are grave violations of human rights and disregard for the principles of governance and peace.
The Minister also highlighted a troubling incident involving the kidnapping of a traditional leader from Somaliland. This leader, who had traveled to Da’awaley on a peace mission to mediate escalating tensions, was abducted by the Liyuu Police forces, further exacerbating the situation and constituting a direct affront to peace and diplomacy.
“The atrocities committed by the Liyuu Police forces in Da’awaley are reprehensible,” Minister Arab stated. “The widespread genocide and aggression against innocent civilians are intolerable, and the perpetrators will bear full responsibility for their actions.”
In response to these acts, the Somaliland government has formally contacted the Federal Government of Ethiopia to address the violence and human rights abuses in Da’awaley.
Additionally, the press release confirmed that a high-level dialogue between the Government of the Republic of Somaliland and the Federal Government of Ethiopia is scheduled for tomorrow at the Somaliland-Ethiopia border. This critical meeting aims to address the recent incidents and ensure accountability and the pursuit of peace in the affected region.
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