MOGADISHU, Could 25 — Somalia’s federal authorities has not too long ago carried out a serious reshuffle of key safety management positions inside the police and intelligence companies, sparking sturdy criticism from some communities aligned with the nation’s power-sharing 4.5 system.
The shake-up led to the dismissal of a number of senior officers, appointments of latest ones, and allegations of demotions and humiliations focusing on sure officers.
Among the many most vital adjustments was the alternative of the deputy chief of the police normal division, who was succeeded by the previous commander of the western police sector.
Moreover, commanders from essential areas together with the central, jap, and Haramcad police items have been faraway from their posts, with the deputy commander of Haramcad additionally relieved of obligation. Modifications have been additionally made on the district stage in areas corresponding to Warta Nabadda, Hodan, Shibis, Garasbaaley, and Kaxda.
Related personnel shifts affected the intelligence company’s management in a number of districts inside the capital area, together with Wadajir, Abdicasiis, Waaberi, and Shibis.
The reshuffle has heightened political tensions, prompting vocal complaints from some clans inside the 4.5 system who declare the adjustments violate agreed rules of equitable energy distribution.
Former lawmaker Mohamed Omar Dalxa condemned the reshuffle in an interview with Radio Shabelle, describing it as an act of injustice and political discrimination.
“This restructuring doesn’t adhere to the 4.5 framework and seems to pay attention energy inside sure households. Furthermore, officers who have been eliminated have been subjected to humiliation and disrespect,” Dalxa stated.
The federal authorities has but to problem an official assertion addressing the allegations of unfairness and clan-based appointments, however the controversy dangers exacerbating political instability in Mogadishu and past.
