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Unjust Detention of Renowned Marine Scientist Raises Concerns in Somaliland

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In a disconcerting turn of events, Somali-Australian Professor Abdirahman Jama Kulmiye , a distinguished marine scientist and former Puntland State Minister of Fishing, finds himself unjustly incarcerated in Somaliland. The accusations against him, propagated by a Somaliland communal militia aka  NIA Twitter account, allege his affiliation with the Federal Government of Somalia's National Intelligence Agency (NISA) and involvement in operations against Somaliland. Our reputable source, unequivocally asserts Professor Kulmiye's innocence, dismissing the accusations as baseless fabrications lacking any substantive merit. His imprisonment is decried as tantamount to kidnapping, further exacerbated by the revelation that he was targeted individually by Somaliland communal militia upon his visit to Hargeisa as part of a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) team. Prominent figures, including Abdullahi Mohamoud Ali , have voiced their support for Professor Kulmiye,

Who is Minister Mohamed Said Farole, the incumbent minister of MOPEDIC

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Profile and personal life Mohamed Said Mohamed ' Farole ' is a Somali Politician and government official who has served in various capacities within the Government Puntland . Born on June 21, 1973, in Garowe , he is a member of the Isse Mohamoud sub-clan of Majeerteen and is notably related to the Farole family. Farole is the cousin of the former President of Puntland, Abdirahman Farole . Farole's educational background includes a Bachelor of Medical Science from La Trobe University , Melbourne (1996-1999), a Master of Public Health from Monash University (2001-2003), and a Diploma of Public Health in 2000. Additionally, he holds a Master of International and Community Development from Deakin University . With a career spanning over 30 years in the Aid/Sector, Farole has been actively involved in various capacities since 1993. His engagement with different Puntla