The Vice President of HirShabelle Arrives in Beledweyne Amidst Opposition to the Administration

Beledweyne (Caasimada Online) – The Deputy President of HirShabelle, Abdifatah Hassan Afrax, arrived unexpectedly and urgently in the city of Beledweyne, the capital of Hiiraan region, as his arrival coincided with a time of political tension and military movements in the city.

Afrax was accompanied on the trip by members of his office and armed security forces, with particular attention being paid to his presence as he arrived in Beledweyne just hours after the arrival of MP Abdullahi Mohamed Ali (Sanbaloolshe) who was accompanied by a large military force and equipment.

In a press conference held in Beledweyne, the Deputy President of HirShabelle stated that there was no one who could prevent him from coming to the city, expressing his desire to meet with the people of Hiiraan and to learn about their grievances.

“I want to find a community that I can convince or that can convince me; the people of Hiiraan have their concerns. The armed individuals present in Beledweyne are all from the same community, there is no one who has a personal agenda, and there are interests among us. No one can stop me; this is Beledweyne, the city where I was born,” said Abdifatah Hassan Afrax.

On the other hand, MP Abdirisaq Mohamed Abdullahi Al-Cadaala, a member of the HirShabelle Parliament, warned of an attack he claimed Sanbaloolshe was planning, which he stated was aimed at targeting the Deputy President of HirShabelle.

"It is very unfortunate that Xil. Sanbaloolshe is organizing an attack against the Deputy Leader of HirShabelle, Cabdifaatax Xasan Afrax, who is currently in Beledweyne. Sanbaloolshe, today you have a plan, so stay away from shedding blood of your own people," said MP Al-Cadaala.

The situation in Beledweyne is tense tonight, and the city is experiencing military movements from opposing sides.

This tension comes as Sanbaloolshe arrived in the city earlier today, having traveled overland from the town of Feer-Feer in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia.

The arrival of the two officials and the ongoing movements in the city have heightened concerns that the political tension in Hiiraan may turn into a security situation, as various sides are issuing warnings to avoid clashes and the shedding of blood.