Xudeedi Posted February 8, 2007 Release Mr. Yasiin Kilwe Othman: An Open letter to the leadership of Northwestern states of Somalia Somali Republic Transitional Federal Parliament Office of Asha Ahmed Abdalla Baidoa, Somalia I write to express my serious concerns about Mr. Yaasin Kilwe Othman, who is in a hunger strike to protest his unjust imprisonment in Berbera, Somalia. I urge you to take action at once to seek his immediate and unconditional release from prison and thereby save his life. Mr. Yaasin Kilwe Othman was born in 1981 in Dhahar town, Sanaag state, Somalia. In November 2003, while in a brief holiday from his college in Bossasso, Somalia, he decided to travel to Hargeysa city. Shortly, he was arbitrarily arrested and accused by the local authorities of committing robbery in an area between Tog Wajaale and Jigjiga towns of Ethiopia. This was not substantiated by evidence in a court of law, and hence was ordered released by the court on 06 May 2006, as required by the constitution. During his unjustifiable detention, Mr. Othman was tortured and subjected to horrendous treatment. He was consequently transferred to Berbera city jailhouse, a considerable traveling distance from his hometown Dhahar, hence furthering his family’s torment. Previous attempts to resolve this matter peacefully have failed. Including, but not limited, to writing letters, peaceful protests, and speaking to journalists and local media. Mr. Yaasin Kilwe Othman, has vowed to continue his hunger strike until the authorities in Berbera, Somalia sets him free. According to reports, he is so weak that he cannot walk, lost a lot of weight, and his life is in grave danger. Mr. Yaasin Kilwe Othman will probably die if the local government in northwestern Somalia does not release him immediately. Mr. Yaasin Kilwe Othman is a native of Sanaag state, a state that I am proud to represent in the Transitional Federal Somali Parliament of Somali Republic currently based in Baidoa, Somalia. As you know, the citizens of my state are well-known through our nation’s history, of being peace loving and politically independent citizens. I implore you to do whatever you can to save Mr. Yaasin Kilwe Othman's life and seek his immediate release from prison. Also, I urge you to investigate this serious human rights and international humanitarian law violations and prosecute their perpetrators, to ensure that all citizens have access to justice and equal treatment before the law, in accordance with the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Furthermore, Mr. Yaasin Kilwe Othman's should be adequately compensated. Thank you for your attention to these concerns. I respectfully await your response. Yours truly, Asha Ahmed Abdalla Member of Transitional Federal Somali Parliament of Somali Republic Baidoa, Somalia Asha_Somali_Parliament@yahoo.com Asha_Somali_Parliament@hotmail.com Cc: President Dahir Riyaale Kahin Fax: 00 252 213 8324 or 00252 252 3848 Email: sl_victory@yahoo.com Minister of the Interior Mr Ismail Aden Osman, c/o Ministry of Foreign Affairs or The Presidency (as above) Fax: 00 252 213 8324 or 00252 252 3848 Email: sl_victory@yahoo.com Minister of Justice Mr Ahmed Hassan Ali Assowe, c/o Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Presidency (as above) Fax: 00 252 213 8324 or 00252 252 3848 Email: sl_victory@yahoo.com Commander of the Somaliland Police Mr Mohamed Egeh Elmi, c/o Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Presidency (as above) Fax: 00 252 213 8324 or 00252 252 3848 Email: sl_victory@yahoo.com Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Edna Ismail Aden Fax: 00 252 828 3271 Email: slforeign@hotmail.com Somali Human Rights Defenders International Human Rights Organizations Source: Dhahar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taako Man Posted February 8, 2007 Hopefully they come to a resolution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 8, 2007 Dembiile is always dembiile regardless of his identity and clan ,,,,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Libaax-Sankataabte Posted February 8, 2007 President Dahir Riyaale Kahin Fax: 00 252 213 8324 or 00252 252 3848 Email: sl_victory@yahoo.com Odagu ma yahoo buu isticmaalaa? :confused: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 8, 2007 hahahahahaha ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i didn't even notice this ,,,,,,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted February 8, 2007 Free Yaasin Kilwe Othman :mad: Riyaale should be spammed on that email! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 8, 2007 and who is Yasin Kilwe ??? ,,,,, i'm sure u never heard of him ,,,, maxaad la jibbootay markaa ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Nomadique- Posted February 8, 2007 ^LOOOL, what an unprofessional email address. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted February 8, 2007 and who is Yasin Kilwe ??? ^^how did you know? you know me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 8, 2007 Are you yasin kilwe ??? ,,,,,,,,, Then you not in da jail ,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garaad Bari Posted February 8, 2007 If i am not mistaken Zamzam was also from Dhahar who was raped and beaten by Riyale's security, so my question is wy the Northwestern State administration go after pple from this city? Is it because of their clan or some other hatred!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted February 8, 2007 JC,you never know, justice for all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 8, 2007 Justice for All ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Qabiilists OUT ! ! ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted February 8, 2007 Heh. She wrote an Open Letter pleading for what amounts to a presidential pardon and did not even have the good manners (or common sense) to at least play along and address it to Somaliland? Surely she does not expect her letter to even be read by anyone of influence in that part of the world! This is just a publicity stunt rather than a genuine letter, right? Still, the silly woman did not follow her ‘North-Western’ insult through and made the mistake of referring to Riyaale as President! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 8, 2007 looooooooooooool@Ngonge and what is the need of using an official letter from the TFG ?? How come she is sending CC to Rayaale while the letter is addressed to his government ?? and i didn't understand the North-west States May be she meant United States ,,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
