Wednesday March 12, 2025
Somali lawmaker Abdullahi Farah Mire (L), who accused government officials of diverting security funds to clan militias in Puntland, and Mohamed Dheere (R), who strongly denied the allegations, dismissing them as baseless.
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"It's alarming that individuals associated with the president are openly boasting about integrating clan militias into the national army payroll," Mire said. He stressed that diverting critical resources toward clan-based groups weakens national unity and the broader fight against terrorism, notably ISIS and Al-Shabaab.Mire urged President Mohamud to halt policies he described as "divisive and discriminatory," insisting the federal government should prioritize legitimate security forces combating terror threats.
In a swift response, Mohamed Dheere, another Puntland lawmaker, dismissed Mire's claims, labelling them unfounded and irresponsible.
"There are absolutely no government-backed militias undermining Puntland's fight against ISIS," Dheere said. "These allegations are dangerous fabrications, misleading both parliament and the public."
Puntland, in northeastern Somalia, is battling ISIS insurgents operating from remote mountainous areas.