By Ahmed H. Sufi
Mogadishu (Commentary) The statement from the Somalia’s International Partners reflects the intractability of the disagreements over the Somali electoral model. They cannot force Somali political stakeholders to sign an electoral agreement. Puntland and Jubaland demand renegotiation of 17 September electoral deal and subsequent Baidoa Recommendations. Hirshabelle, Galmudug, South West and Banadir view further concessions as an unnecessary imposition on them.
The recommendation from the International Community deepens the political rift. Who are the stakeholders holding the electoral process hostage if the signing of the electoral agreement is all that remains to be done for Somalia to hold elections? Further compromises on the electoral model are uncalled-for, so is the inclusion in the talks of other participants who did not sign the 17 September Agreement.
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Somalia leaders in blame game after talks collapse
Thursday April 08 2021
A meeting called by Somalia s President Mohamed Farmaajo to agree on elections collapsed yet again on April 7, 2021. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
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Somalia’s top leaders are trading blame after the collapse of the much-anticipated talks meant to provide certainty on elections.
The blame game ensued on Wednesday evening, dampening optimism that had been expressed earlier in the week, going into talks.
Information Minister Osman Dubbe admitted there had been no progress from the initial sessions and that leaders had fallen out. He criticised leaders of Jubbaland and Puntland states for what he called lack of flexibility on the agenda.
Training workshop on safety of journalists during election in Somalia held
The two-day training aimed at equipping participants with knowledge on safety challenges faced during the course of their duties. UNESCO | Updated: 07-04-2021 10:04 IST | Created: 07-04-2021 10:04 IST
In highlighting the legal and institutional framework for elections in Somalia, the training also placed emphasis on the need for journalists to abide by ethical standards. Image Credit: Twitter (@arjrwanda)
A training workshop on the safety of journalists during the election period was organized from 28 to 29 March 2021 by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) with the support of UNESCO through the Multi-Donor programme on freedom of expression and safety of journalists (MDP), and in close collaboration with the Somali National Commission for UNESCO.
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