Now, he’s the acting president of Ethiopia’s Somali region and one of the country’s most powerful people. But Mustafa’s popular rhetoric and personal history have raised hopes that he’s the right person to lead the Somali region through a period of challenging transition. Earlier this week, Human Rights Watch called for an extensive, independent investigation into years of abuses, human rights violations and war crimes to redress wrongdoing and hold perpetrators accountable. Some in the Somali region see his selection as another example of the federal government encroaching on Somali sovereignty. A complex clan system within the Somali region further complicates matters of identity and efforts toward reconciliation across Ethiopia’s diverse populations.

Source: Ethiopian News August 26, 2018 00:09 UTC