Sultan of Afar Criticizes Djibouti's Drone Attack on Civilians
Sultan of Afar Criticizes Djibouti's Drone Attack on Civilians
In a powerful statement, Sultan Ahmed Alimirah of Afar expressed his outrage after a drone strike conducted by Djibouti's security forces resulted in the deaths of eleven villagers. The tragic incident occurred on January 30, 2025, in a remote location along the Djibouti-Ethiopia border, an area already suffering from extreme neglect and lack of basic services.
According to the Sultan's declaration, the victims, described as unarmed civilians including women, children, and the elderly, were mercilessly targeted in their struggles for survival. The Sultan did not hold back in condemning the actions of the Djibouti security forces, claiming the attack was unjustifiable and aimed at peaceful Afar residents.
The Sultan stated, "The victims of this brutal drone strike were unarmed civilians—women, children, and the elderly—mercilessly targeted in a remote village where they were already struggling to survive."
During the four-hour attack, which took place in the evening, the local population endured devastation and loss. The Sultan emphasized the ongoing hardships faced by the Afar people, who lack access to clean drinking water, healthcare, and education. He pointed out that the attack was not an isolated event but part of a prolonged period of systematic persecution and violence perpetrated by the Djibouti government against the Afar community.
Commenting on the long-standing neglect, the Sultan's statement also highlighted, "For decades we have endured systematic persecution, state-sponsored violence, and deliberate neglect at the hands of the Djibouti government." He accused the authorities of using the peaceful Afar population as mere targets for testing weaponry, exposing the vulnerability of a marginalized group.
The eleven civilians lost in this tragic attack include:
- - Gamma Ali Orbiss
- - Kako Ali Orbiss
- - Mohamed Aydahis
- - Ali Mohamed Kako
- - Aisha Badul Ali, along with three children aged 10 to 13
- - Mohamed Houmed Ali
- - Daoud Louback Hamadou
- - Gohar Ali Omar
The Sultanate confirmed that several others sustained injuries, including:
- - Maryam Mohammed Abdallah
- - Fatuma Camad Casasn
- - Qali Mohammed Qali
- - Qabdalla Qali Qabdalla
- - Faarac Kadir Mohammed
In the wake of the tragedy, the Sultanate of Afar possesses evidence, including graphic images from the scene that they are prepared to share with human rights organizations and international legal bodies to seek justice. The statement calls for the global community to investigate the crime, visit the affected areas, and take immediate action to prevent further atrocities against the nomadic Afar people.
As the aftermath of this drone strike reverberates through the region, calls for accountability and justice grow stronger. The Sultan's statement not only sheds light on this horrific incident but also emphasizes the continuous struggles faced by the Afar people in the wake of violence and neglect.
For further details about the drone strike or to extend help to the people of Afar, the Sultanate has provided a contact point for inquiries.
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