The Somali regional state in Ethiopia government distanced itself from the statement of Ali Samriye, who was the head of the Office of Borders and Conflict Resolution of the Somali Regional Government which later on the administration announced his dismissal.
The Somali regional government in the press release clarified that the interview the official gave to the media does not represent the government’s stance on the conflicts the official was talking about.
According to Ali Samriye in his press conference, the Anfar and Oromo regions have occupied localities belonging to the Somali community. He also reported that the Oromo and Afar are waging attacks targeting the Somali community to displace them.
However, the Government warns against the spread of fake news, and anyone who uses this issue to disturb the Peace and Security will be prosecuted and face charges according to the law.
