Somalia: Former Somali Presidents Condemn Government Crackdown on Opposition Figures
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo accuse authorities of targeting political rivals and using state security resources against critics.
Former Somali Presidents Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo condemned the government's crackdown on opposition figures during a press conference in Mogadishu.
What was announced
- The former presidents accused the federal government of targeting political rivals and using state security resources against critics.
- Sharif Sheikh Ahmed claimed that state security forces conducted raids on the homes of opposition figures, including himself.
- Farmaajo called for a direct dialogue with the current president to resolve the political dispute without external mediation.
Context
The allegations arise amid heightened political tensions over governance and the electoral process in Somalia.
““Weapons and intelligence tools intended for use against the enemy have been used against politicians, including me, and that is unacceptable.””
Why this matters: This situation highlights ongoing concerns about democratic accountability and political freedoms in Somalia.
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Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo accuse authorities of targeting political rivals and using state security resources against critics.
Two former Somali presidents have accused the federal government of carrying out a crackdown on opposition figures and political leaders, following a series of security operations in Mogadishu last week.
Speaking at a joint press conference in the capital, former presidents Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo criticised what they described as government-sponsored attacks against politicians opposed to the extension of the government’s term.
The former leaders alleged that security forces had targeted opposition figures and used state resources intended for counter-terrorism operations to conduct raids on the homes of former officials and presidential candidates.
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