PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

HANDOVER OF SUSPECTS

Mogadishu, 18 Feb 2011

Two suspects arrested in connection with the shooting at a Peace rally in Mogadishu on Tuesday 15 Feb 2011 have been handed over to the TFG Police.

The two men, Mohamed Omar Habeb (aka Mohamed Dhere) and Ali Nur Mohamed, were handed over today.

The handover was organised between the TFG and AMISOM police after assurances were given by the TFG in relation to the rights of the suspects, in particular in respect of the presumption of innocence, conduct of a fair trial, legal representation and the general respect of their human rights whilst in custody.

AMISOM Force Commander, Maj Gen Nathan Mugisha, said:

“We have extended our assistance to the TFG to ensure that impunity can no longer be tolerated for crimes in Somalia.”

 ENDS