Mr. President,


This organization has so far received hundreds of e-mails and calls from Gabiley communities in North America regarding the Arrest of the community leader and Caaqil Mohamed Abdi Qoudan of Gabiley. In respect to their concern we are hereby writing to you for your action in this end


The arrest of this cultural and community leader, Caaqil Mohamed Abdi Qoudan of Gabiley was unjustified,disrespectful and offensive to him and to the people of Gabileh which he represen ts, as it is undemocratic in its totality!


He expressed his thought against what was believed as unfair and unjust to the people of the Region of Gabileh regarding equity issues in getting their fair share of government services and international aids. The last issue which triggered the anger of the elders of the region was the fiasco regarding the unfair distribution of the Turkish aid.


This arbitrary and unthoughtful arrest of the said cultural and community leader is an assault to his rights of expression of though, as it is to the region at large. What your aids did was ?Afwainistic? in thought, approach and style! The said community leader expressed his feelings and the feelings of his people and I believe that is not a sin, is it?



The Caaqil?s arrest is against the fundamentals of democracy! It is against Somaliland?s culture, it is unlawful! It is a mindless act executed by a mindless person or persons. it is a heavy blow to:

1- not only to the Caaqil, physically and emotionally, but to the people of Gabiley

2- It was a below to freedom of speech

3- It was against the fundamental rights of the citizens

4- It was against democracy

5- It was against what Somaliland stands for



The people are unfortunately, already divided and the country is divided and these divisions are growing day after day, all because of the actions, inactions and reactions of your government.

We are calling you Mr. President, that the arrest of the community leader, Caaqil Qoudan of Gabiley is arbitrary, unjust, and revengeful. He must be freed as soon as possible

We hope Mr. President that you take these incidents seriously and as a ?teachable moments? and not a challenge to your sense of self! ?]

We hope you reverse such vindictive and divisive policies. We hope you bring the people to together, and we hope you and your aids respect fundamental rights of the citizens of Somaliland. That is the right way forward for Somaliland.

Thank you

Peace and prayers

Ibrahim Mead