#Araweelo_News_Network.
The US ambassador to Somalia Mr. Richard, who visited Somaliland this week, presented a certificate of honor to Ahmed Yousuf Hussein, a member of Somaliland’s civil society. Especially those who activist for human rights.
The purpose of Ahmed, a citizen of Somaliland, who was given the award by the American Ambassador, is to encourage people who are active in human rights issues and to show support so that people who campaign for human rights issues can be encouraged.
The American ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Richard, said that this certificate of honor was awarded to Hussein Somaliland, and it also shows the role he took in helping people who were arrested for political issues and those who were sent to prisons, who those expressing their thoughts, and their thoughts.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.araweelonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240716_213426.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1)
The US Ambassador to Somalia Mr. Richard H. Riley presented an award to Ahmed Yousuf , right, mr. Geoffrey, Consulate in Mogadishu, between Mr. Ahmed Hassan Yousuf and ambassador Richard H. Riley. Hargeisa Ambassador Hotel,1/07/2024.
It is a victory for Hussein as he said that the US Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Richer, presented the award at the Ambassador Hotel in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland.
On the other hand, this step will not be a success for Mr. Hussein only, but it is encouraging to all the people of Somaliland, especially civil society and human rights activists.
Also, since the Protection of Human Rights issues are guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Somaliland, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Geneva Convictions. except for what does not conflict with the rules, and their religion of Somaliland society and their culture.
“As we all know, human rights are the pillars of development and security and social integration.* he said, Mr. Ahmed. He thanked Ambassador Richer and the US government for the award. noting that he encourages him to continue his activities in social affairs, and at the same time to improve his efforts
Ahmed Yousuf is a citizen of Somaliland who is part of the civil society and also a one of the volunteers who works in human rights issues.
Written by Arraale M. Jama, a freelance journalist and human rights activist.
info@araweelonews.com