Formal Initiation of a New Honorary Member to APD Board of Directors, Ahmed Dheere
The Academy for Peace & Development hosted the prominent Somali pilot, Ahmed Mohamed Hassan (Ahmed Dheere), who defied orders to bomb Hargeisa back in 1988. There were academics, researchers, University presidents, & traditional elders at the meeting. Finally, the board & management of APD nominated Mr. Hassan to become an honorary board member of the Academy.