Samira Gaid
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Regional Security Analyst | Former SSR chief and Head of Security & Justice @SomaliPM | SSR Enthusiast | Twin 🤎 Mom | Views Mine
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Eid Mubarak! 🌙
Alhamdulillah for another blessed Ramadan. May Allah accept our good deeds from this past month. As we break our fasts, let's keep the people of Somalia, Sudan, Gaza and other troubled lands in our prayers during these difficult times.
I also want to express my
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Mogadishu residents are in the midst of so much evil;
Predatory political elite, exploitative business sector and fake Islamists turned cartels.
Availability of hiked up products at Midnimo and Hayat supermarkets does not mean Mogadishu is on the rise!
#Somalia
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@AbdirizakOm
@MoIS_FGS
It is unfortunate, Hon. Minister, that you are this bothered by a citizen's views. Ramadhan Kareem.
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45 days later, current leaders chose a transient victory as parliament convenes in a simulation of “due process & fair play”. Somalia’s history is scattered with similar false starts that have led back to the same spot. There is no alternative to genuine dialogue &
As
#Somalia
's parliament debates the
#ConstitutionReview
A message for political leaders, past & present.
Somalia’s history has shown that political actions that lack consensus are often undone.
Invest wisely & choose a legacy of enduring impact over transient victories
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End to our Brussels leg, thanks to KAS Belgium team for the short & sweet mission. Gained a greater understanding of EU plans for the Horn while sharing insights on the state of play in the HoA.
#Somalia
@KAS_SIPODI_EA
@MPKoshin
@AmbMedIdriss
@Mohamedabdoulk3
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Great news from Mogadishu that the baseless charges against former Immigration chief, Adam Kofi have been dismissed. This witch hunt was not only an affront to Kofi & his impeccable record but also diverted attention from addressing actual corruption that continues to persist.
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Great discussions in Brussels with EU and NATO officials on developments in the Horn.
#Somalia
Excellentes discussions ce matin au siège de la fondation Konrad Adanenauer avec les pays européens pour parler des enjeux de paix et de sécurités dans la Corne de l’Afrique
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The PSC statement basically states forget about the Somali Transition Plan & any handover - they will handover to the UN through a hybrid mission, they secure sustainable funding and continue on as they were.
@amisomsomalia
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Last day in Berlin, Somali Ambassador & his team made a great effort to reach out and meet despite hectic schedules.
#Somalia
#Berlin
@AbdullahiMNOR
@MPKoshin
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@ahmednasirlaw
30-year advocacy illustrates what it actually means to be a tireless change agent. Throughout successive govts, he has been fortunate to witness his vision come to life thru the "Radical Surgery of the Judiciary," a term he coined. A luta continua & Allahuma Barik!
Justice Eric Ogolla, Principal Judge, High Court, invited me to the Judges' conference in Mombasa, 6-10 June. He told me to pick a topic of my choice. I prepared a 20-page paper titled: "CJ KOOME, GRAND CORRUPTION AND JUDICIAL IMPUNITY: THE TOXIC TRINITY BLEEDING THE KENYAN
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Sad to see some downplaying the $9 hike as trivial. 90% of Somalis travel by air locally due to security concerns not comfort. Plus passenger screening is a govt responsibility, abdicating that responsibility to a private company at the passengers expense is insane.
#Somalia
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Somali politics will have you questioning you’re logic. How does one single-handedly manage an FMS election, put in place more than 60 reps; then with seats in the bag, run for either presidency, PM or speaker.
When will we start talking about the elephants in the room!
#Somalia
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Super proud of
@SoPoliceForce
Col Anwar Abdiwahab! Somalia’s second graduate at
@NDU_CISA
Just last week he was defending his MA thesis $ today he graduates! Can’t wait for his return home
#Somalia
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Interesting that is NO message on respect for unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of member states.
Statement of the IGAD Executive Secretary,
@DrWorkneh
, on the recent developments in relations between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS). 👇
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Great move by President
@HassanSMohamud
walking the talk of his campaign slogan.
@AmbGamal
will be a credible and able representative for Somalia at the regional body. Mabrook!
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The silence from the African Union is deafening but not surprising…
@AUC_MoussaFaki
@_AfricanUnion
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As
#Somalia
's parliament debates the
#ConstitutionReview
A message for political leaders, past & present.
Somalia’s history has shown that political actions that lack consensus are often undone.
Invest wisely & choose a legacy of enduring impact over transient victories
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Just as the Muslim Ummah acts as one body, so does SNA. When one part of SNA hurts, it affects entire SNA. The SNA “espirit de corps” is ailing, and the tone deaf responses by Somali leaders in response to the symptoms is very worrying. Without action, we risk it all.
#Somalia
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The International community pressure on adherence to international human rights norms paid off and the committee heeded their advice. That is in itself telling.
But on the second paragraph… I think some verbs are missing.
Either commend or condemn. The fence will not do.
Read the statement from international partners on the Constitutional Review.
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Really good, measured & conciliatory speech by
@SaidAbdullahiDe
felt genuine and surprisingly humble, esp his message to the traditional elders, saying perhaps they could foresee what he couldn’t at the time. Great news for Bosaso & PL.
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Is it enough to order the return of the forces? Shouldn't we question who gave the orders, and whose control some forces really fall under? Even if we knew civilian oversight of the forces is a rumour in Somalia, this is a great opportunity to correct course.
#Somalia
Golaha Wasiirrada ayaa isku raacay in ciidammada la geeyay Beledweyne sida ugu dhaqsiyaha badan looga soo saaro, laguna celiyo xeryahoodii, iyadoo la faray Wasiirada iyo Taliyeyaasha amniga in aan Ciidammada Qaranka loo isticmaalin laguna sumcad dilin arrimaha siyaasadda.
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Great discussion on defectors and much more; with
@XuseenMacallin
@ASalwe
@HarunMaruf
My unspoken thoughts; bottom line is nothing can substitute political will; that commitment & motivation across the board remains elusive
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Somali ownership and leadership in the fight against al-Shabaab is integral and the only workable approach, US and partner support will provide the space to cultivate that response.
@HarunMaruf
Biden Approves ‘Small, Persistent’ US Military Presence in Somalia.
(Anita Powell Reports, with contribution from
@SeraGaid
)
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Truly privileged to continually share spaces with both of you! We keep on keeping on… 💪
@KholoodKhair
@HafsaHalawa
Always count myself lucky when I’m in the presence of these two indomitable women.
@KholoodKhair
@SeraGaid
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I admire the calm & quiet reserve demonstrated by Minister
@fardowsaegal
Somali women have to be overachievers to even get to her position, and still, they are NOT recognized/respected for their credentials, track record, or political acumen. Yet they keep on excelling.
#Somalia
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Other than the utter disrespect, this decision is out of the sorts with current efforts in Mogadishu & comes at a time when Somalia is in the midst of an acrimonious electoral process & days before the judgement of the maritime dispute, this stinks 😷 2/2
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Thinking out loud... Just because you were harmed doesn’t mean you can or should indiscriminately go about harming others; it doesn’t change your circumstances or situation doesn’t it? Hurt people hurt others. Find solace in your faith or seek help 🤎🤎🤎
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Congratulations & wishing you the best! InshaAllah may Allah (swt) make your tasks ahead easy for you!
Asxaabta waad ku mahadsan tihiin fariimaha dhiirigalinta iyo hambalyada isugu jira oo xadka tirada dhaafay Dhamaantood kali kali ugama jawaabi karo.
Ilaahay iguma ceebeeyo mas'uuliyadda la igu aaminay.
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Check out my latest piece on Somalia’s path to democratization for
@theelephantinfo
#SomaliaElections
@HiraalInstitute
SAMIRA GAID: Towards Democratization in Somalia – More Than Meets the Eye
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So excited and proud of
@NimmoElmi
on her big day! So glad she followed through and withstood all the difficulties to now become our village Dr!
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Great news! The launch of
@DPASomalia
is timely and marks Somalia’s first bold steps towards safeguarding the right to privacy and protecting personal data in this digital age. This is monumental for individual rights and security.
#Somalia
DPA Somalia is officially launched! A new dawn for data privacy and security in Somalia.
#DPALaunch
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The outcomes are underwhelming and seems to me like it was a renaming exercise. Hopefully practicalities/ modalities will be unearthed at future technical meetings.
#Somalia
The Somali Govt and African Union reportedly agreed framework for the AU mission in Somalia in the next 33 months after a meeting in Addis Ababa. According to documents being circulated, the new AU mission will transition from AMISOM to ATMIS (AU Transitional Mission to Somalia).
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For those of us who are quick to judge, remember, when you know better, you do better...
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Amazing that the committee is responsive to IC but not to political stakeholders who have raised valid concerns on Chapter 4.
Such a shame.
According to the Constitutional Amendment Procedures of article 5 (3),
@OC_constitution
Committee has tabled motion to postpone 3 articles in chapter 2 for further consultations and research.
Here are the postponed articles and clauses:
13(1)
28(2)
29(8)
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This situation reminds me of Sheikh Shakir's all-powerful letterhead. Sadly, it demystifies the security forces and only erodes the confidence & legitimacy of the Presidency & the Govt. Meanwhile, only al-Shabaab stands to reap the benefits of this turmoil.
#Somalia
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May Allah forgive & have mercy on our SNSF colleagues & grant them Jannah.
The 2-year anti-AS war has led to self- censoring in support of a rallying call. It's crucial we reassess our public facade of support & push for a thoughtful, strategic approach to this fight
#Somalia
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We appreciate those who joined us a few nights ago on
@clubhouse
to discuss the case of Ikran Tahlil. Please join us again today at 1000 to discuss the fallout from the unfolding situation!
@sbarre20
@FatimaIAden
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So excited to be in the audience
@chechebooks1
celebrating 50 years of Ceebla, a character that so many Somali women can relate to. So grateful to Nurrudin Farah for putting in writing so many of my thoughts & feelings growing up
#FromAcrookedRib
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We’re at another critical juncture in the fight against AS. The pace of communications & the content released by AS indicate they have reason to worry… And will be responding in kind. Stay safe folks! Especially my good friends
@ZakarieIsmael
&
@LibanAHussein
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My sister from another mother
@Imaan_Elman
representing women in the security sector at the highest level.
#Somalia
Uganda’s President
@KagutaMuseveni
received the Somali Army’s Chief, Gen Ibrahim Sheikh, at the State House in
#Kampala
. President Museveni & the army chief discussed wide range of issues including strengthening & enhancing the military cooperation between the 2 countries.
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HSM provides the clearest account; this is a military & economic framework, NOT a defence pact. It’s a framework that is only focused on maritime defence and related economic cooperation, the main goal being rebuilding Somalia’s navy and enhancing maritime security efforts.
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Somalia-Turkey Defense Agreement:
Key points in President
@HassanSMohamud
’s speech following the ratification of the Defense and Economic Agreement with Turkey:
⁃Turkey has been helping Somalia with humanitarian support; the visit by
@RTErdogan
in August 2011 was a
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Unfortunately brother that is far from the truth.
These changes are only to the first four chapters. What of the remaining 11 chapters?
On March 30, 2024, Somalia is poised to complete its draft constitution and will have a new one after 55 years. After much contention, debates, and drags, the 329-strong legislative body, consisting of 275 lower house members and 54 senators, would vote on a myriad of amendments,
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Proud of the work & engagement by the amazing
@ElmanPeaceHRC
team not only on Somalia’s behalf but also Africa! They continue to be great ambassadors for
#Somalia
@IlwadElman
@samigaid
🙌 An honor to meet
@IlwadElman
, recipient of this year’s
@K_B_Foundation
Africa prize.
The extraordinary dedication of
@ElmanPeaceHRC
in combating violence and promoting social justice for the benefit of women and young people is an inspiration to us all.
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It’s much easier to destroy than it is to rebuild.
Praying for
#Sudan
. I’m sure the warring parties do not have the time for Twitter advice but please save your people and future generations a bleak future if this does not end soon.
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‘No party or country will be affected by this MOU. There is no broken trust nor is there any laws that have been transgressed. While this is the fact, it cannot be said that some will not be offended, shocked and refrain from attempting to destroy the positive progress.’
MOU for Partnership and Cooperation has been signed between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Somaliland. The MOU includes scopes of cooperation in social, economic, political and military fields.
full statement below
#Ethiopia
🇪🇹
#PMOEthiopia
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Good message by Gen Bixi, hopefully followed by quick action.
#Somalia
Somali military vows to take strong action against every soldier accused of killing civilians while saying those arrested for the murder of Zakariye and his sister Sowda Mohamud would be prosecuted in Mogadishu.
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“This is still a remarkable offensive as, for the first time, we see a citizen awakening that is supported by the federal government,”
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Most suspenseful & exciting election just concluded in Galkayo. Gratifying for both winner & looser; sad for those who were handed their seats on platters, to carry that badge around for 4 years.
Also a loud message for the establishment if they care to listen.
#Somalia
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Love it African diplomats can articulate their national interests and speak their mind without fear or favor…
Asked by an American 🇺🇲 about China's 🇨🇳 involvement in South Africa.
South African 🇿🇦Foreign Minister
#NalediPandor
:
"China has fewer companies in South Africa than the United States of America ... nevertheless they are very good friends"
"All we hope for, is for the
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AMISOM to ATMIS and other short stories.
On this week's
@somalidispatch
my take on the new ATMIS mission: Nothing changes because nothing has changed.
#Somalia
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Daunting statistics, but this honest self inspection is the first step towards recovery.
#Somalia
78% of Somalia's population aged 40-44 has no formal education, compared to 41.7% in the 15-19 age group.
36.6% of the population aged 10-14 have some primary education.
1 in 7 people aged 20-24 have higher education.
Source: Somalia Integrated Household
Budget Survey (SIHBS)
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Listening in on Fartun Aadan on
@LeadNOWso
a beacon of strength, humanity and love & a perfect example of the strength and endurance of Somali women
@ElmanPeaceHRC
#IWD2021
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Please read Hiraal's latest report!
👇🏾
NEW REPORT | Al Shabaab's Arsenal: From Taxes to Terror
OUT NOW ‼️ 👇🏾
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At
@Chechebooks1
with Somalis of many walks of life. The Somali literary giant Nuruddin Farah reflects on 50 years since he authored “From a Crooked Rib.”
@gabowduale
@JustAwHirsi
@nuurist
@MPyusufhassan
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When we asked for transparency from OC &
@ICRICSomalia
we did not mean bombard us with 602 pages of raw parliamentary discourse. Simply and kindly place the three versions, initial draft, tabled draft and current draft side by side, and quantify the changes vs the engagements
Some wishful thinking on my part
For full transparency, similar to the initial draft circulated by
@ICRICSomalia
they should now share the 03 versions side by side. Also good to quantify the changes, number of engagements vs the final adjustments. And give ample time.
#Somalia
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“But at the end of the day, the balance sheet on the NATO mission is sad and sobering. And the Afghan people that will pay the biggest price,”
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May Allah give us all the iman to not remain silent in the face of oppression and injustice
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Side shows and time wasting tactics... Chasing narratives prepared by others... Focus.
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Very informative piece on the real issues obstructing the completion of the constitution. Completely agree that 7-9 men should not determine the destiny of millions.
@afyare_elmi
on shifting focus first to the process rather than the contentious issues.
@HarunMaruf
Waa aragtideyda ku aaddan dhameystirka dastuurka. Waan uga mahad celinayaa
@HarunMaruf
. Halkan ka dhageyso
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It was my pleasure participating in this security focussed session alongside an excellent array of panelists/practitioners. Thanks to
@mindsomalia
for bringing us together and elevating the debate!
#Somalia
It was such a pleasure seeing a great friend
@SeraGaid
, who visited
@mindsomalia
to participate in one of our
#MindSessions
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The current fighting in Bossaso once again highlights the complicated security arrangements across Somalia.
Check out Hiraal’s Novembers Incident Trend Report to understand the genesis of the current conflict in Bosaso.
#HiraalMITR
@HiraalInstitute
This month's Incident Trend report includes a Special Brief on Puntland security meltdown with a short history of the formation and character of the Puntland Security Forces. Find the brief on
#Somalia
#HiraalMITR
#HiraalInstitute
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The call "for corrective measures to achieve
#SomaliWomen30percent
" now being weaponised by FMS leaders as a blanket excuse to subjugate smaller clans. Without looking at the fine print, IC is entrenching dominance over these clans
Urge IC to go below the surface or not at all!
In a joint statement issued today,
#Somalia
’s international partners urge timely and credible conclusion of the electoral process and call for corrective measures to achieve
#SomaliWomen30percent
quota.
Read full statement:
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At
@Chechebooks1
with Somalis of many walks of life. The Somali literary giant Nuruddin Farah reflects on 50 years since he authored “From a Crooked Rib.”
@gabowduale
@JustAwHirsi
@nuurist
@MPyusufhassan
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This Pandora’s box could have stayed closed. Really unfortunate turn of events.
#Somalia
BREAKING: MPs from Hiiraan region have announced Hiiraan will breakaway from Hirshabelle until a new deal on Power Sharing is reached.
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And should add very easy to work with, which is hard to find! A professional through and through!
@omaraniym
Check out
@omaraniym
on Twitter and Instagram for all your branding needs! His work is intrinsically simple and authentic. Supporting Somali Talent!
#Somalia
#HiraalInstitute
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Great Eid message for many Somali parents, may this be the beginning of their swift return home where they can contribute meaningfully to peace and stability.
#Somalia
BREAKING: Somalia president
@HassanSMohamud
departs for Eritrea where thousands of Somali soldiers have concluded training. The clandestine training of the soldiers was surrounded by controversy as some cadets escaped citing lack of care. Govt reported “some” died during training
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Unbelievable the news from SL regarding Abdimanan, how NOT to achieve statehood is to continue to act in this manner. Practicing jungle law will only delegitimize your goals
#freeAbdimanan
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In Mogadishu
@somalipubagenda
, Dini Mohamed &
@afyare_elmi
have been lone voices. While I have understood rationale behind FMS & MPs silence & cooption i.e posts and extension, civil society's apathy to this debate is striking. Well known activists & media are loudly silent.
Agree that the role the civil society in the constitutional review debate is low.
At
@somalipubagenda
, we are doing our best. We published papers, convened forums & recorded podcasts on the constitutional review and amendment process.
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Kudos to Somali Security for their able response in Lul’s case. May this bring about full accountability. This case has collectively traumatized us but hope it brings forth critical discussions on violence against women & challenging the societal norms that enable it.
#Somalia
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