A moderate Somali Islamist group Ahlu Sunna Waljama’a has welcomed the move by the United Nations Security Council to impose sanctions on Eritrea and praised the world body for taking a tough decision against the Horn of Africa nation.
A spokesman for the religious group Sheikh Abdulahi Sheikh Abdurahman Abu Yusuf told a press conference in the town of Abud Waq that Ahlu Sunna is happy with the UN embargo on Eritrea which he said is mainly responsible for the lawlessness in Somalia.
“Eritrea has long in the past been fueling the Somali crisis and currently it is the biggest helper of terrorists who are killing and displacing the vulnerable people of Somalia,” the moderate Islamist group said.
“It would have been better if the United Nations had taken such a move before now, but however we are very hopeful that the sanctions on the notorious Eritrean regime will help stabilize Somalia,” the Sheikh added.
He expressed surprise that the Hezbal Islam has condemned the UN decision and showed support for Eritrea which he accused of destabilizing Somalia and the Horn of Africa region in general.
Last Wednesday, the UN Security Council imposed an arms embargo on Eritrea and other sanctions including an asset freeze and travel ban on the Asmara leadership, with only Libya voting against while China abstained.
Source African Press Agency
