Somalia: Ethiopian troops arrest traditional elders in Garbaharey city

The Ethiopian troops of AMISOM contingent in Garbaharey town, Gedo region capital have arrested three Somali traditional elders after opposing the new governor.

Confirming the incident, Hassan Ibrahim who is a local elder said that the elders were taken into custody for not attending Monday’s inauguration ceremony of a new governor of Gedo region appointed by Jubbaland.

Jubbaland state of Somalia and residents of Gedo region are still in deadlock over the formation of the region as Govt appointed governor Mohamed Abdi Kaliil and his local forces stationed in Garbaharey town