- Source: Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye
Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye Farid (Somali: Cabdiqani Maxamuud Caateeye Fariid) is a Somalilander politician, who served as the Defence Minister of Somaliland from his appointment in 2019 to 2024.
Ateye resigned in protest of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland that allowed Ethiopia to access Somaliland’s coastline, saying "Ethiopia remains our number one enemy". He formerly served as the Minister of Justice of Somaliland from 2007.
See also
List of Somaliland politicians
Ministry of Defence (Somaliland)
Ministry of Justice (Somaliland)
List of Somalis
