Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Federal Authorities of Somalia efficiently repatriated two Somali nationals, Ibrahim Mohamud Ali and Sharmarke Nur Abdi Aden, who had been rescued from the Indian Ocean. The duo arrived at Aden Adde Worldwide Airport in Mogadishu earlier immediately, following a dramatic ordeal at sea.
The 2 younger males had been rescued by a Chinese language vessel after their fishing boat malfunctioned and drifted within the ocean for twenty-four days. The stranded fishermen, who had been working close to the coast of Mogadishu, had been carried away by robust winds into the open waters of the Indian Ocean. With out meals or water, they endured harrowing circumstances till the Chinese language vessel got here to their assist.
The Somali Embassy in China performed an important function in coordinating their rescue and repatriation. Upon studying of the fishermen’s predicament, embassy officers contacted the captain of the rescuing vessel, facilitating quick help and making certain their secure switch again house.
Chatting with the media upon their arrival in Mogadishu, Ibrahim and Sharmarke recounted their ordeal, describing the terrifying moments as their boat malfunctioned close to the shores of Mogadishu. Sturdy winds carried their vessel into the ocean, the place they struggled to outlive with out primary requirements for almost a month.
The 2 fishermen had been first taken to China on January 10, 2025, the place they obtained preliminary care and assist. Three days later, on January 13, they had been flown again to Somalia and welcomed at Aden Adde Airport by officers from the Federal Authorities of Somalia.
This rescue underscores the significance of worldwide collaboration in addressing maritime emergencies and making certain the protection of Somali residents each at house and overseas.
