Monday November 17, 2025 {HMC} Somalia’s internal security minister and the country’s police chief appeared before a parliamentary committee on Sunday, briefing lawmakers on the national security situation, clan clashes, ongoing military operations, and the slow rebuilding of its security forces.
Internal Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, known as Fartaag, and Somali Police Force Commander Gen. Asad Osman Abdullahi met with the Lower House committee on internal affairs, regional administration, and security at Villa Hargeisa. The session was chaired by committee head MP Fowsiyo Mohamed Sheikh.
Officials from the Ministry of Security and the police leadership delivered a detailed overview of the current security landscape, outlining efforts to stabilize Mogadishu and regional centers while supporting broader national security goals.
Lawmakers questioned the two officials on recent clan conflicts, the progress of security operations, and the government’s plans to continue building a unified national army after years of fragmentation and competing commands. The minister and the police commander responded to all inquiries, according to parliamentary officials.
Both sides agreed to hold more such sessions, saying regular engagement would strengthen accountability, improve coordination, and speed up the government’s wider security agenda.
Source Hiiraan online
