Somalia Police Chief in Ethiopia to enhance counterrorism cooperation

Sulub Ahmed Firin, the Police Chief of Somalia, recently embarked on an official visit to Ethiopia, aimed at bolstering collaborative efforts between the two nations in combating terrorism.

The purpose of his visit is to engage in fruitful discussions with prominent Ethiopian police commissioners, with a specific focus on intensifying their joint endeavors in countering terrorism.

The timing of his visit holds significant relevance, as the federal government of Somalia is on the brink of launching the second phase of military operations against Alshabab. Regional countries, including Ethiopia, have eagerly anticipated their involvement in this operation.

This gathering follows a previous meeting held last year between high-ranking security officers from both Somalia and Ethiopia. Their shared objective was to expedite the eradication of Al Shabab from Somalia territory. 

Building upon the momentum of their prior discussions, this current meeting underscores the determination of the two nations to collaborate closely in order to eliminate the threat of terrorism as swiftly as possible.