HARGEISA–On Tuesday, the Somaliland government announced that it has detained individuals and is pursuing others in a network that it accuses of being financed by the Somali Federal Government and foreign entities. These entities are allegedly trying to incite the community to revolt against Somaliland’s recognition. Somaliland’s Interior Minister, Mr. Abdalle Mohamed Arab, also known as Abdalle Sandheere, revealed that there is a group of young Somalilanders who are carrying out the interests of foreign entities in Somaliland. Their goal is to create suspicion within the Somaliland community regarding the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland. He stated, “Once we receive recognition, we will have foes who oppose it. Somaliland lawmakers have issued a decision to support the recognition of Somaliland, and it will be unacceptable for anyone to interfere.” The minister disclosed that Somaliland security forces have detained a network of young Somalilanders who are being funded and financed by foreign countries. Their mission is to divide the Somaliland community by creating suspicion about Somaliland’s recognition. He emphasized that these individuals are using cover-ups, claiming to belong to opposition parties or using clan affiliations. He reiterated that the security forces will not tolerate this and will take tough actions. On Monday, Somaliland security forces detained a woman named Mrs. Ubah, also known as Goosha Isaaq, who is well-known within social media. Reports say that she initially staunchly supported Somaliland’s recognition but later retracted and called it a curse.
