Former Somali State President Abdi Illey Appears in CourtAugust 29, 2018 - Former President of Ethiopian Somali regional state, Abdi Mohammed Omer, a.ka.a Abdi Illey, and three other former Somali state officials, appeared in court todayIt is to be recalled that Abdi Illey and six other former senior officials of the Ethiopian Somali state lost their immunity from prosecution last Sunday. Abdi Illey lost power after long running conflict with neighboring Oromia regional state, where local militia foces on both sides clashed, causing the displacement of thousands of people. The government of prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the new Somali regional state leadership accuses Abid Illey and his group of serious human rights violations and corruption. The former regional president Abdi Illey appeared at the federal High Court 19th criminal bench on suspicion of direct involvement in human rights abuses in Jigjiga, the capital of the regional state, and its environs. Abdi Illey has requested bail citing health issues.

Source: Ethiopian News August 29, 2018 23:48 UTC