The disappearance of a member of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (Nisa) is causing a rift within the Somali government.
25-year-old Ikran Tahlil disappeared towards the end of June. Here's what we know so far 👇
25-year-old Ikran Tahlil disappeared towards the end of June. Here's what we know so far 👇
Ms Tahlil was last seen being picked up from her home by a government vehicle.
The head of Nisa at the time, Fahad Yasin, claimed she had been kidnapped and killed by al-Shabab. But, in a dramatic twist, the militant group has denied any involvement.
The head of Nisa at the time, Fahad Yasin, claimed she had been kidnapped and killed by al-Shabab. But, in a dramatic twist, the militant group has denied any involvement.
Prime Minister Mohamed Roble sacked Mr Yasin for how he dealt with the case.
President Farmajo said the prime minister had no authority to sack the intelligence chief and reinstated him. But the president has now appointed a new acting spy chief, himself. bbc.in/3jZXdax
President Farmajo said the prime minister had no authority to sack the intelligence chief and reinstated him. But the president has now appointed a new acting spy chief, himself. bbc.in/3jZXdax
Somalia's opposition groups, meanwhile, claim that Ms Tahlil disappeared because she had sensitive information about Somali soldiers deployed to Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Ikran Tahlil's mother is calling for the return of her daughter or justice for her killers.
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