Nearly 100 MPs from both houses of the Somali Parliament have condemned a decision to arrest a foreign businessman for exporting livestock.
The MPs claim that the president has given special rights to a foreign businessman, effectively sidestepping the Somali businessmen who have a history in the industry and the export of live animals.
“We strongly condemn the decision of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to arrest a foreigner named Abu-Yasir for exporting Somali animals, a foreigner who has a dark history in Somalia,” the statement said. , many Somali businessmen who are already living in Djibouti”.
These gentlemen claim that this decision weakens the domestic business, and is a great threat to the independence of Somalia’s economy.
Livestock exports are an important pillar of Somalia’s economy, and contribute greatly to the country’s livelihood and income.
The Federal Government of Somalia, especially the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, has not responded to the serious allegations made by these gentlemen.
This issue comes at a critical time when Somalia wants to rebuild its economy despite political and security challenges.
