SOMALIA ELDER KILLED IN AIRSTRIKE; MP DEMANDS INVESTIGATION

Mogadisho: SOMALIA, ELDER KILLED IN AIRSTRIKE; MP DEMANDS INVESTIGATION

Mogadishu, Somalia – Thursday, September 18, 2025 – Member of Parliament Aisha Ahmed Abdallah has issued a strong condemnation of the assassination of Elder Omar Abdillahi Abdi, who was killed in a suspected airstrike in the Sanaag region.

In a press statement, MP Abdallah extended her deepest condolences to the elder’s family, his community, and the people of Sanaag, whom she said had lost a figure of great wisdom and stature.

She placed ultimate responsibility for the incident on the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), stating it has a fundamental duty to protect Somali airspace and ensure the safety of its citizens.

“The targeted killing of Somali citizens without due process of law is completely unacceptable,” the MP declared. “The Federal Government has a sacred duty to protect the life of every citizen. The administration of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has failed in this responsibility.”

Abdallah called on the Somali public, political leaders, and intellectuals to reject this act and not to normalize such grave violations of national sovereignty and human rights. She also urged the people of Sanaag to stage peaceful protests, cautioning them against having their legitimate anger exploited by politicians pursuing narrow personal interests.

The MP demanded an immediate, independent, and comprehensive investigation to establish the facts surrounding the airstrike, identify those responsible, and ensure they are held accountable.

“Justice must be served. This matter transcends the loss of a single individual; it strikes at the heart of our national honor, our sovereignty, and our future security,” she stated.

Concluding her statement, MP Abdallah reaffirmed her unwavering support for the people of Sanaag and all Somalis in their struggle to defend their rights and security.

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