Somalia Deputy PM Rejects Claims He Was Deported from Kenya
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Somalia Deputy PM Rejects Claims He Was Deported from Kenya
Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, has denied reports that he was refused entry and deported from Kenya, describing the allegations as unfounded.
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Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, has denied reports that he was refused entry and deported from Kenya, describing the allegations as unfounded.
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- The incident occurred at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. (reported by Hiiraan Online, Horseed Media)
- Haji arrived in Kenya from Mogadishu on a Saacid Airlines flight. (reported by Hiiraan Online, AllAfrica Somalia)
- Haji stated he did not engage in activities undermining Kenya's security. (reported by Shabelle Media, Horseed Media)
What differs
- Hiiraan Online reports: Haji departed on June 25, 2026, at 6:45 a.m. — Shabelle Media reports: Jibril Abdirashid Haji was denied entry and deported from Kenya on June 24.
- Hiiraan Online reports: Haji departed on June 25, 2026, at 6:45 a.m. — AllAfrica Somalia reports: Jibril Abdirashid Haji arrived at the airport on June 24 at around 4:00pm.
What each source adds
Hiiraan Online
Haji was deported on a Daallo Airlines flight bound for Mogadishu.
Shabelle Media
Jibril Abdirashid Haji described the deportation claims as false and unsupported by fact.
Wardheer News
Kenya's Anti-Terrorism Police Unit has leveled serious allegations against Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister.
AllAfrica Somalia
Jibril Abdirashid Haji was found in possession of a fraudulently acquired Kenyan passport.
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The outlets give conflicting accounts on 11 points; treat specific figures as provisional until the reporting converges.
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Kenya deports Somali deputy prime minister after immigration dispute, sources say
- Haji was detained at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after arriving from Mogadishu.
Somalia Deputy Prime Minister Deported From Kenya Over Alleged Passport Fraud
- Jibril Abdirashid Haji arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Mogadishu on June 24.
Kenya deports Somalia’s second deputy prime minister over alleged passport fraud
- Jibril Abdirashid Haji arrived at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with a valid visa in his Somali diplomatic passport.
Kenya deports Somalia deputy prime minister over alleged passport irregularities
- Kenya has deported Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, after immigration officials accused him of holding a Kenyan passport that authorities believe may have been obtained fraudulently, according to a Kenyan police report.
Kenya Reportedly Bars Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Citing Serious Security Concerns
- Nairobi (WDN) – Kenya’s Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) has reportedly leveled a series of serious allegations against Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, following his recent denial of entry into Kenya and return to Somalia.
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8 reports · 07:05 to 04:01 UTC
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First report
Kenya deports Somali deputy prime minister after immigration dispute, sources say
Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was deported from Kenya after being denie…
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Somalia Deputy Prime Minister Deported From Kenya Over Alleged Passport Fraud
Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was deported from Kenya after being found…
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Kenya Deports Somalia Deputy PM Over Alleged Passport Fraud
Kenyan authorities deported Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, over allega…
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Kenya deports Somalia’s second deputy prime minister over alleged passport fraud
Kenya deported Somalia’s second deputy prime minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji for suspected fraud…
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Kenya deports Somalia deputy prime minister over alleged passport irregularities
Kenya has deported Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, after immigration officials accused him of holding a Kenyan…
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Somalia’s deputy prime minister denies reports of deportation from Kenya
Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji has denied reports that he was denied entry and deported from Kenya on June 24…
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Kenya Reportedly Bars Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Citing Serious Security Concerns
Nairobi (WDN) – Kenya’s Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) has reportedly leveled a series of serious allegations against Somalia’s Second Deputy…
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Somalia Deputy PM Rejects Claims He Was Deported from Kenya
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