Djiboutian national Arreh Souleiman Aouled detained in Somaliland for criticising Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh
Timeline
June 20, 2022: MENA Rights Group submits an urgent appeal to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression.
June 16, 2022: Aouled is presented before the Gabiley Regional Court.
June 13, 2022: Aouled is charged with using abusive language against Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh under article 451(2) of Somaliland Criminal Code.
May 23, 2022: Aouled is brought before the Gabiley Regional Court for the first time and is remanded to three additional days in custody.
May 20, 2022: Arreh Souleiman Aouled is arrested by officers of the Somaliland police in Gabiley.
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