Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with a bunch of Somali students on Friday to debate the continuing conflict in opposition to the Khwarij group al-Shabaab, which has been waging an insurgency within the nation since 2006.
The president praised the students for his or her position in supporting the federal government and the Somali individuals of their combat in opposition to the extremists, who he stated have been enemies of Islam and Somalia. He stated the students have been the inheritors of the noble faith of Somalia, which has a wealthy historical past of Islamic scholarship and tradition.
He additionally urged the students to make use of their data and voice to counter the extremist ideology of al-Shabaab, which he stated was based mostly on ignorance and violence. He stated the federal government was dedicated to restoring peace and stability within the nation, in addition to offering fundamental providers and improvement alternatives for the individuals.
The students, who represented varied Islamic colleges and Establishments, expressed their solidarity with the president and the federal government of their efforts to defeat al-Shabaab and rebuild the nation. They supplied their recommendation on find out how to strengthen the federal government establishments, promote nationwide reconciliation, and foster social and financial improvement.
In addition they condemned the atrocities dedicated by al-Shabaab, which they stated have been opposite to the teachings of Islam and the values of the Somali individuals. They known as on the Somali individuals to unite and cooperate with the federal government and the safety forces within the conflict in opposition to terrorism.
The assembly was attended by the Minister of Faith and Endowment Sheikh Mukhtar Roboow Ali and the officers of the Group of Somali Students, a physique that represents the spiritual students within the nation.