Press Release : The illegal arrest of Mahamed Ahmed Nuur Digaale
Dhalinyarada Gurmad movement in Ogaden (Somali Galbeed) have confirmed the illegal and unjust arrest of Mahamed Ahmed Nuur Digaale. The administration of Jigjiga under the direct orders of the Regional President Mustafa Omar (Cagjar) summoned local authorities in the town of Yocaale in Jarar province to the residency of the victim in the nearby town of Higla Salax and arrested him.
There has been no charges or probable cause for the arrest of Mahamed Ahmed Nuur Digaale. The victim has been under arbitrary detention for the past three days. The well being of Mahamed Ahmed Nuur Digaale remains unknown.
Dhalinyarada Gurmad is requesting the administration in Jigjiga to immediately release Mahamed Ahmed Nuur Digaale. Any negative reaction that arises as a result of Mahamed’s unlawful arrest strictly falls on the shoulders of the administration based in Jigjiga.
The illegal arrest of Mahamed Ahmed Nuur Digaale is considered a human rights violation under international law. Those that take part in such acts must be condemned and held accountable.
– Dhalanyarada Gurmad
