Mogadishu -- Federal Government of Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has named head of Mogadishu-based military court Abdirahman Mohamed Tuuryare as the new National Intelligence Chief on Sunday, Garowe Online reports.
The nomination comes shortly after Somalia President agreed to the sacking of former Boss Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloshe who was fired in extraordinary cabinet meet.
Tuuryare sentenced dozens of suspected Al Shabaab members to death during his tenure of office.
Human Rights watchdog criticized
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Mogadishu-based military court for carrying out sentences that run counter to international standards.
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