Thursday January 18, 2024
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and Hormuud Telecom, the leading telecommunications company in Somalia, have agreed cooperation following a meeting in Mogadishu on Wednesday, as reported by state-owned media.
"The government of Somalia stands for the protection of the security and safety of Somali citizens and their property by always observing the law," the state-owned media quoted government officials.
Although the government media did not specify which government officials attended the meeting and what topics were discussed, it confirmed that the two sides resolved their dispute in the country's interest.
Recently, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) arrested members of Hormuud Telecom staff and closed its centers in Mogadishu after the telecom company refused to provide financial activity information about its customers to the National Intelligence Agency.
In response, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) stated that it discovered that some of Hormuud's staff members were collaborating with and had ties to terrorist activities. However, Hormuud refused to cooperate and respond to the requests.
NISA accused the company of violating Law No. 003, Article 48 of the National Intelligence and Security Agency Law, and Law No. 007, Article 11 of the Anti-Terrorism Law. The Agency clarified that it seeks information and activities solely related to terrorists, not information about Somali citizens.