Somalia: Slain Minister's Brother Wins Election of Parliamentary Seat in Kismayo

Mohamud Abdullahi Sheikh Siraji has been elected as a member of the House of the People following an election held in the southern coastal city of Kismayo on Thursday.

Mohamud won 50 votes against his rival contender Fardowsa Hassan Mohamed to replace his slain brother Abas Siraj who has been shot dead near Villa Somalia in May 2017.

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