Northeastern State Officials Refute Claims of Ethiopian Nationals’ Deaths in Bosaso and Garowe
Garowe (AX) – With undeniable intensity, Northeastern State’s regional government has emphatically refuted claims circulated by Ethiopian media, asserting that three Ethiopian citizens met their demise in the towns of Bosaso and Garowe. Is it a misunderstanding, or a deliberate misrepresentation?
On Thursday, with an air of resolute authority, the Northeastern State Police issued a press release dismissing these allegations as unfounded and misleading. Their message was clear: “Dismiss these claims,” they urged the public, reiterating their focus on transparency.
The police detailed an incident in Garowe, where tensions briefly flared. Civilians, in what seemed a moment of misguided frustration, resorted to stone-throwing targeted at Ethiopian migrants. Yet, wasn’t it Goethe who said, “There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action”? Fortunately, law enforcement was quick to react, a testament to their vigilance. No serious injuries were recorded, and those involved found themselves promptly apprehended.
“We caution the public against such actions and remain steadfast in our pledge to ensure the safety and security of all, including migrants,” emphasized the Northeastern State Police in their statement, a stern reminder of their role as guardians of order amidst unrest.
This incident erupted amid recent events, the chilling backdrop of which included the deportation of nearly 1,000 undocumented Ethiopian nationals from Garowe earlier this week. The deportees endured a two-day wait before being transported to the Somali-Ethiopian border in convoys of trucks. Was it human compassion or systematic expulsion?
This rigorous crackdown, according to local insiders, springs from mounting security concerns. Authorities express apprehension that the continued presence of undocumented foreigners might unwittingly fuel the activities of foreign nationals aligning with the Islamic State (ISIS) within Northeastern State. The scenario seems pulled from the pages of a dramatic geopolitical novel, yet it’s reality for those living it.
Northeastern State’s administration has mounted an offensive against ISIS elements entrenched in the daunting terrain of the Al-Miskaat mountains, a region within the Bari area. This surge in military activity, though strategic, also whispers the stories of soldiers at the rugged frontier facing extreme challenges—echoes of duty, danger, and determination.
The nuanced dance between national security and human rights often places authorities on a tightrope. However, could the increased expulsions and military maneuvers sow seeds of understanding, or are they harbingers of future discord? PJ O’Rourke once quipped that “giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.” The sobering weight of governance is clearly felt here in Northeastern State.
As local and international communities watch, the spotlight remains on the intricate dynamics between state security measures, migrant safety, and broader social implications. What will the future hold for this turbulent region, and who will tell its story next?
Report By Ali Musa
Axadle Times International–Monitoring
