The Life of the Characters in ismail omar guelleh's Works

Guelleh was born in the Ethiopian city of Dredawa. In the late 1960s, Guelleh completed high school education and immigrated to Djibouti. After Djibouti's independence, he served as the chief of the secret police and cabinet minister. He is trained in Somali and French, and he is the natural heir of President Aptidon. The News Report on Political Power and Interests (PINR) commented: "Guelleh's success lies in his powerful hands playing political trump cards. During his tenure as the chief of the secret police in his uncle's regime, he gained a deeper understanding of the political power of this country and used this understanding to govern and rule this country. He also used repression and intimidation when it was convenient. "

1In April 1999, Guelleh won 74% of the votes in the presidential election and took office on May 8. From June 5438 to February 2000, he dismissed Yassin Yabe, chief of staff of the national police force, and he quickly staged a coup, but it was unsuccessful.

On April 8, 2005, he was re-elected as President of Djibouti without an opponent, and was sworn in on May 7, saying that this would be his last term. However, in 20 10/0, 1 1, he persuaded the legislature to amend the constitution in order to participate in the general election held in April 20 1 1. He said that if elected, this will be his last term.

In the April general election of 20 1 1, Guelleh won more than 80% of the votes. On February 8, 2008, Djibouti's parliamentary election, the presidential camp won 94. 1% of the votes and all 65 seats, and the opposition party boycotted the election.