NISA Accusations Against Former President Sharif Raise Questions Over Political Use of Security Forces
NISA’s allegations against former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed raise concerns that security accusations could become a pretext for action against political opponents. The statement does not establish that an attack on his residence is planned.
Somalia’s collapse carries a painful lesson: politicized security forces and repression of opponents helped fuel the conflict that destroyed state institutions.
The government must prevent that history from repeating. Allegations require credible evidence and due process; political disputes require dialogue. Security institutions must protect citizens, not serve political rivalries.
