Thursday 10, July 2025 {HMC} Authorities from Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State on Wednesday handed over military equipment to Hiiraan Governor Muse Salad Wehliye to bolster ongoing operations against the al-Shabab militant group in central Somalia.
The handover ceremony took place in the Feer district, located along the Somali-Ethiopian border, and was attended by senior security officials from the Ethiopian Somali region. Among those present were Deputy Head of the Regional Security Office Idris Jibril, Chief of Police General Abdi Ali Siyad, and Colonel Hassan, Chief of Intelligence for Eastern Ethiopian Military Forces.
Governor Muse Salad Wehliye, who was accompanied by Somali federal forces, local elders, and regional officials, expressed gratitude for the support.
“This assistance from our Ethiopian brothers is a significant and commendable gesture,” Governor Muse said. “As the people of Hiiraan continue their fight against the Khawarij (al-Shabab), we welcome every form of support that strengthens our efforts.”
Officials from the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia pledged continued assistance in the campaign, reaffirming their commitment to helping secure the Hiiraan region.
The support comes at a critical time, as residents and local militia forces in Hiiraan have been engaged in sustained battles against al-Shabab over the past three years. The group recently seized control of Moqokori district, a strategic area in Hiiraan, further escalating the need for coordinated regional military action.
The handover underscores growing cross-border cooperation between Somali-led forces and neighboring Ethiopian authorities in the fight against violent extremism in the Horn of Africa.
Source Hiiraan online
