Parliament speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur demanded an explanation from Nairobi regarding alleged terrorist harboring following recent rebel advances.
Somalia's parliament speaker, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, on Sunday accused Kenya of harboring terrorists, stating the federal government should question Nairobi's continued allowance of individuals carrying out violence in Somalia. This accusation follows recent rebel advances in the Southwest state, where forces loyal to the ousted leader Abdiasis Laftagaren retook several towns. Nur specifically mentioned Nairobi as a location where these individuals are allegedly harbored.
Nur's remarks come as the Somali federal government has struggled to mobilize forces to retake the lost towns, including Dinsor, Burhakabo, and Awdinle. Efforts to involve Ethiopian forces on Mogadishu's side also failed, as Addis Ababa maintained neutrality, deeming the dispute a political power struggle beyond its peacekeepers' mandate. Laftagaren was ousted in March with Turkish airpower support.
The parliament speaker urged swift action through diplomatic channels against Nairobi and also called for Ethiopia to be held accountable for its troops' failure to defend the recaptured towns. Nur, described as a key link between the Turkish and Somali governments, emphasized the need for a response to the ongoing violence impacting the nation.
Why it mattersParliament speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur is affected by the political instability and territorial losses in the Southwest state, prompting his accusations against Kenya and Ethiopia.
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