BAIDOA, Somalia — Southwest State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen has voiced sturdy criticism in opposition to the Federal Authorities of Somalia (FGS) primarily based in Mogadishu, following threats to strip 25 federal MPs of their positions.
The MPs elected from Southwest State had publicly supported pro-Ethiopia demonstrations within the cities of Hudur and Wajid, positioned inside the Southwest State.
In a public tackle after getting back from Kenya, Laftagareen labeled the threats as “unlucky,” arguing that such actions might jeopardize the federal framework of Somalia.
His remarks spotlight the continued tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, significantly regarding the deployment of Ethiopian navy forces in Somalia, a subject that has stirred debate on nationwide sovereignty and regional safety dynamics.
The general public demonstrations in Hudur and Wajid, which expressed help for the Ethiopian navy presence, have ignited discussions on the implications for Somalia’s sovereignty versus the advantages of exterior navy assist in combating native insurgencies like Al-Shabaab.
Laftagareen’s stance in defending these MPs underscores a prevalent sentiment inside his state, the place opinions on Ethiopian troops are combined, usually seen as important for safety but additionally as an infringement on nationwide autonomy.
