Watch: The Doolow Administration Announces They Will Operate Under Ethiopian Orders

Doolow (Caasimada Online) – The Mayor of Doolow District, Maxamed Xuseen Cabdi (Lafeey), who today visited the security forces of the district and the Jubbaland militia, spoke about sensitive issues regarding the situation in the Gedo region, where various conflicts have occurred due to conflicting political agendas in that region.

Lafeey first announced a sensitive decision related to the situation in Doolow district, stating that from now on they will operate under the orders of the Ethiopian forces until a Somali government is established that takes overall control of the country.

The mayor praised the cooperation between the Ethiopian forces and the local forces, adding that from now on they will operate under their policies and will reject anything that the Ethiopian forces do not agree with.

“Until a capable Somali government is found that takes control everywhere, we will not be beholden to anyone; we are looking out for what is good for the people, and we will not operate under any policy that Ethiopia does not agree with,” said Mayor Maxamed Xuseen Cabdi (Lafeey).

He also instructed the security forces to respect the Ethiopian forces, which he noted have been working for the stability of the region for a long time, as he put it.

“Both forces are cohabiting; we want those forces to be respected and brotherhood to be shown because they have been in the country for over 30 years, and what they are involved in is stability and security,” the mayor of Doolow administration added.

This statement comes as tensions in Gedo have once again escalated, with opposing movements still being felt in areas of the region where government forces and Jubbaland militia are present together.