#Somaliland President orders protection of #Ethiopians as security forces make arrests
President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro spoke of Somaliland’s long-standing tradition of welcoming foreigners and its deep historical ties with Ethiopia, following the circulation of a video showing locals threatening and harassing an Ethiopian young migrant in #Hargeisa.
“Somaliland is a nation known for its hospitality, sovereignty, and respect for all,” President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi said. “Our relationship with Ethiopia is special and rooted in history. It is absolutely unacceptable for Ethiopians or any foreigners to be targeted with words, actions, or any form of harassment.”
Irro ordered Somaliland’s security forces to prioritize the protection of all foreigners, with specific instructions to safeguard the Ethiopian community. He stressed that vigilante justice would not be tolerated. “No citizen has the right to take the law into their own hands. Only security and judicial institutions are authorized to address issues involving individuals who are in the country illegally or have committed crimes,” he said.
The president warned that anyone attempting to harass foreigners or act outside the law will face strict legal consequences. “Those who engage in such acts will be brought to justice,” he affirmed, reinforcing that the government bears full responsibility for the safety and well-being of all foreigners in Somaliland.
Shortly after the president’s directive, Somaliland security services arrested Abdirisaaq Nuuse Muse, a TikToker accused of organizing recent actions targeting members of the Oromo community living in Hargeisa. Other youths were also detained on Monday on suspicion of harassing Oromo residents.
Somaliland President Orders Protection of Ethiopians as Security Forces Make Arrests
