Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye Farid (Somali: Cabdiqani Maxamuud Caateeye Fariid) is a Somalilander politician, who served as the Defence Minister of Somaliland from his appointment in 2019 to 2024.[1]
Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye Farid عبد الغني محمود عاطية | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 31 March 2019[1] | |
| President | Muse Bihi Abdi |
| Preceded by | Isse Ahmed Yusuf |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 14 December 2017[2] – 31 March 2019 | |
| President | Muse Bihi Abdi |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Farah Adarre |
| Succeeded by | Mustafe Mohamoud Ali |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Kulmiye |
Ateye resigned in protest of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland that allowed Ethiopia to access Somaliland’s coastline, saying "Ethiopia remains our number one enemy".[3] He formerly served as the Minister of Justice of Somaliland from 2007.[2]
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References
edit- ^ a b "Somaliland President Makes Major Cabinet Changes". Radiodalsan.com. 31 March 2019. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ a b "BREAKING Somaliland's new President names 32-Cabinet ministers - Horn Diplomat". www.horndiplomat.com. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ "Somaliland's defense minister resigns over deal to give Ethiopia access to the region's coastline". AP News. 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
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