Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo issued a written statement regarding the conflict that took place today in the Raaskambooni area of the Lower Jubba region. Farmaajo addressed the issue in depth, describing the clash, which involved Somali forces who are brothers, as another example reflecting the dire situation facing the country.
Farmaajo’s statement reads as follows:
“The conflict that took place today in the Raaskambooni area, involving Somali forces who are brothers but share a single enemy—the terrorists who harm our people—demonstrates the critical state of affairs in the country and the damage inflicted on Somalia’s nation-building efforts.
I am deeply saddened by the plight of the Somali National Army, which in recent years has faced major challenges that have weakened its capacity, including poor leadership and involvement in unplanned battles. These issues appear aimed at dismantling their strength and reversing the progress achieved over the years in rebuilding and strengthening the Somali Armed Forces to liberate the country from terrorism.
As we have warned on numerous occasions, there is no doubt that illegal amendments to laws and violations of the agreed-upon Constitution will lead to civil strife, which will undermine Somalia’s nation-building efforts. Therefore, I reiterate calls to leaders and political stakeholders urging President Hassan Sheikh and his administration to return to the path of legality and refrain from unilateral and divisive decisions that threaten the unity and cohesion of our people.
Finally, I call on all sectors of society, including religious scholars, intellectuals, and political leaders, to stand up for the salvation of the country’s Constitution, the strengthening of peace, and stability. Together, we must overcome the challenges facing our nation, including the weakening of the armed forces, constitutional violations, corruption, and political uncertainty plaguing the country.”
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