The President of the Republic of Somalia H.E Sharif Sh. Ahmed has strongly condemned the shameful and inhumane act by the terror group Al-Shabaab/Al-Qaeda for the ban and the seizure of property and equipment of aid agencies currently operating area’s under their control.
“I am extremely saddened but not surprised by Al-Shabaab/Al-Qaeda’s merciless announcement to stop the work of humanitarian organizations providing much needed assistance to millions of Somalis at a time when the country is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis” said president Sharif.
The systematic embargo on the most vulnerable Somalis proves beyond any doubts that Al-Shabab is an enemy of the Somali people. “In recent months, due to the coordinated efforts of the Somali government, international community and humanitarian aid agencies have proved success in delivering aid to Somalis affected by the drought” said Mr. Sharif
“We call on all Somalis and the International community to take a unified position in irradiating this irrational terror organization bent on destroying the lives of millions of innocent Somalis” said president Sharif Sh. Ahmed.
Al-Shabaab has banned 16 aid agencies and looted their offices in an effort to disturb much needed humanitarian assistance to the Somali people