Mogadishu-(SONNA)- The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in the city of Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug state, on Sunday to supervise the final phase of the military campaign against the Khawarij that has been terrorizing the country for years.
The President was greeted by the President of Galmudug, Ahmed Abdi Kariye, as well as federal and state officials and local residents, who expressed their support for his efforts to restore peace and stability in the region.
President Hassan Sheikh, who was re-elected for a second term, declared a comprehensive war against the Khawarij, which he said involved psychological, economic and military aspects. He chose Dhusamareb as his headquarters for leading the war, and since then, the national army, assisted by local forces, has liberated several towns and villages from the clutches of the Khawarij.
The President is expected to stay in Dhusamareeb for some time, where he will coordinate the completion of the operation against the Khawarij in Galmudug areas, and also address the humanitarian and development needs of the people affected by the conflict.
