Urgent Action: Detained critics must be released

Between 17 April and 1 May, Somaliland authorities arbitrarily arrested and detained 3 people for social media comments.

Between 17 April and 1 May, Somaliland authorities arbitrarily arrested and detained journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon, opposition youth leader Mohamed Sidiiq Dhame, and Jamal Abdi Muhumed, an employee of the Ministry of the Interior. The three were arbitrarily arrested for posting comments on social media, perceived as critical of the Somaliland government and public officials.

Take action.

PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 8 AUGUST 2019

Please write urgently in your own words or using the template letter included in English or Somali to:

Attorney General

Hassan Ahmed Aden 

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Email: [email protected]

Salutation: Dear Attorney General

And copies to: 

Somaliland Minister of Interior  

Mohamed Ahmed Kahin 

[email protected] 

President of Somaliland  

Muse Bihi Abdi

[email protected] 

Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country.

Somaliland Mission UK 234-236 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ, Telephone: 020 3441 2631 

Email: [email protected]

Please check with your section before sending appeals after the above date.

Please note that postal services in Somaliland do not work. That is why suggest all messages to

be sent by email.