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Somalia: Selection of New Parliament Delayed

A delay in the selection of the new parliament is concerning the United Nations who is calling on political leaders and traditional elders to rise above their differences and act in the best interest of citizens.

  • Somalia:   Selection of New Parliament Delayed

    UN News, 13 August 2012

    Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is seriously concerned about delays in the selection of the new Somali Parliament, according to a statement issued by his spokesperson today. Read more »

Stuart Price/UN

President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed's transitional government is approaching the end of its mandate later this month after an eight-year interim period marred by infighting, minimal political progress and rampant corruption.

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