Sanbaloolshe reveals sensitive issues related to Ethiopia and the UAE

Beledweyne (Caasimada Online) – The former Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency, Mr. Abdullahi Mohamed Ali (Sanbaloolshe), who held a press conference in Beledweyne, spoke about sensitive issues regarding the accusations against him related to the establishment of an armed militia and his dealings with the countries of Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates.

Sanbaloolshe strongly defended his plans and the organization he is currently conducting in the Hiiraan region, arguing that the establishment of a militia is not new to him, and that President Hassan Sheikh himself had previously been part of a militia during the Mirinaayo conflict.

“The militias being attributed to us are militias that existed before Hassan Sheikh, who is the president of the country; it is known that he was part of a militia during Mirinaayo, are we not? His interests are known, and we do not shy away from ours,” said the former head of the NISA.

He also addressed the personal accusations against him regarding working with foreign governments, particularly the countries of Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates, noting that he is not the first politician to visit those countries, and that previous presidents and other Somali politicians have done so before him.

He added that the current president has visited Ethiopia several times, and that his children reside in the United Arab Emirates.

“Ethiopia is where I am now being accused of going; first, know that the person who went to Ethiopia yesterday was Abdullahi Yusuf, who became president; now Hassan Sheikh is running back and forth to Abiy, is that good? And when I go there, am I being accused of something bad?” said Sanbaloolshe.

He also added, "20 children that Xasan Sheekh Imaaraad has were living when I left to greet or to visit, it is unfortunate that an enemy has followed me, I have been told, my people, do not be misled."

Finally, he called for the country's leadership to be established, while the ongoing discussions on critical issues should be based on unity, consultation, and mutual understanding.