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I am fully aware of the comments that you have made concerning theimportance of my testimony, and I have, âs you know,submitted two written witness statements. However, I have come to theconclusion, having given much thought to the consequences of mypresence and the precedent that it might create, that it would beinappropriate for me to do so. I have not taken this decision lightly, andthis does not reflect any lack of respect either towards you or the Englishcourt. However, the higher interests of my country, which are the mainreason fon this lawsuit, do not allow me to do so.

As you will see in the coming weeks, the actions of Mr Boreh haveseriously damaged the interests of Djibouti. The facts presented toyou will reveal this and therefore itmust be the actions ofMr Boreh, not of me personally, that remain the focus on this case.Indeed, it is my primary duty as Head of State to protect the interests ofthe people of Djibouti and to maintain the dignity and sanctity of theinterests of the Repubiic.

The damage suffered by Djibouti pursuant to MrBoreh's actions isunprecedented. And the sophistication of the mechanism employed aswell as the size of the fraud that we continue to suffer to dateformally demonstrate that neither my administration nor I could havebeen aware of it. Furthermore, beyond his ownstatements, Mr Boreh hasno proof in this regard. Therefore, in myopinion, it is not up to me to cclme and deny hearsay and unfoundedstatements.

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Dear Judge,

I have seriously consideredindicated, testify in the lawsuitMr Boreh and his companies.

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whether I should, âs you havecommenced by the Republic against

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Mr Boreh also has launched a media campaign focused on your recentobservations concerning my testimony. So be it. I cannot give in to hisprovocations against me that would be contrary to my duty.I therefore ask you, and the court, to accept my apologies, whileunderstanding the position in which I find myself and the struggle in whichÏ am engaged for my country, which is the main victim of this shamelessobstinacy by Mr Boreh and his partners.

Yours faithfully,

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