The Puntland Ministry of Interior spoke about the protection of the human rights of foreigners, after angry people targeted the cities of Bosaso and Garowe against Ethiopians who are illegally staying in Puntland.
A press release issued by the Ministry of Interior stressed the importance of the people of Puntland to work closely with security agencies and law enforcement agencies, calling on them to refrain from any act that violates the law.
The ministry reminded the public that Puntland is a region based on law and order, based on the principle of protecting life, property, dignity and the rights of the individual.
“Therefore, the ministry is once again calling on the public to refrain from illegal activities and stand by the agencies that are working to hold accountable anyone who poses a threat to the peace and security of Puntland,” the statement said. the ministry.
Also, the ministry said, in collaboration with other partners in Puntland, that it is working specifically to separate people who live legally in Puntland and those who do not have official permission, to ensure that those who break the law are brought to justice. .
It was yesterday when Puntland evacuated more than a thousand Ethiopian immigrants from Garowe city, who were arrested in the past few days at the checkpoints in Garowe and the suburbs.