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#SaveTheDate
|29 Feb 2020| for the 10th
#PDRCTalks
event hosting Eng. Mahboob Moallim on “The Transformation of IGAD on Peace, Statebuilding & Sustainable Dev. in the HoA”. Eng. Mahboob was the fmr
@igadsecretariat
Secretary General.
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This man will be the first to vote at Eyl Daawad. His is 100+ years and excited to participate in the
#PLGE
#PuntlandElections
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#SaveTheDate
|29 January 2020|6:30PM| Join us for the 9th
#PDRCTalks
and 1st of year 2020 with Hon. Mohamed Sh. Osman Jawahir on: "The Incompletion is the Federal Constitution’s Review & the Elections of 2020/2021"
#PDRCTalks2020
#Somalia
#Constitution
#Elections
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Today marks the official signing of a MoU between
@SomaliaPdrc
and
@HIPSINSTITUTE
. The MoU specifies the areas of collaboration between the two organisations. Retreat to follow.
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#SaveTheDate
and join us |30 August| for the 13th
#PDRCTalks
featuring Abdirahman Abdishakur on: “Underlying state building issues in Somalia & managing the political transition in 2020/21 elections”
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|
#SaveTheDate
- Thursday 21st Oct| Dr.
@afyare_elmi
will be taking on « Puntland Elections: A prelude to direct federal elections in Somalia » at our next
#PDRCTalks
.
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#HappeningNow
consultation forum w/ Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, former presidents Abdirahman Farole and Abdiwali Gas, as well members of Federal upper house, lower house, politicians, intellectuals and cso’s have attended, to discuss 2020/21 electoral model
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Join us on Sunday 3rd of January, 2021 in welcoming
@FPHassansheikh
at
#PDRCTalks
on: « Proper implementation of the federal system in Somalia »
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We are happy to announce the launch of a multi-year partnership with
@SwedeninSomalia
@SwissEmbassyKE
! Thankful for Localisation and trust in grassroot Somali Organizations.
@HorncenterS
@AcademyApd
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#SaveTheDate
| Our first ever PDRC Talks event will be held on 24th April hosting Faisal Roble discussing
#Federalism
in Somalia.
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“Somaliland's deal with Ethiopia for access to the Red Sea may empower Al-Shabaab, allowing them to present themselves as the voice of the people and increase their strength”
-
H.E Abdisaid Musa Ali (
@4rukun
)
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Galkacyo- Cagaarweyn Polling station where 4,000 citizens are expected to vote today. We see the excitement and high hopes.
#PuntlandElections
#PLGE
#PuntlandDecides
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Can you imagine how far she has come ? What today means to her? Emotions are high in Puntland today.
#PLGE
#PuntlandDecides
#PuntlandElections
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#SaveTheDate
|26 December 2019|6:00 PM| Join us for the 8th
#PDRCTalks
with Hon. Said Abdullahi Deni
@Plstatehouse
on: "Puntland State of Affairs and the Federal Elections of 2020/2022"
#PDRCTalks2019
#Democratization
#Somalia
#Puntland
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Ahmed Adan Omar, walked for 1h30 to vote in Boodaal under Gumbax district. He walked from Adayo where the rain falls blocked the route.He is hopeful that the PA he supports will work on climate change effect in his district.
#PLGE
#PuntlandElections
#PuntlandDecides
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#CitizensForum
begins. This is a platform that allows the Government authorities to be held accountable by the citizens. Tonight the PL Ministry of Health will discuss their achievements, shortcomings and challenges these past 2 years.
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The 1st ever
#PdrcTalks19
on
#FederalismSomalia
with Faisal Roble, Abdi Farah Juxa, Ismail Damadiid and many more will be discussing this important issue. Join us NOW
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#DidYouKnow
PDRC has recently opened a new refurbished library within it's compound. We will be planning for monthly activities. Share with us ideas through comments. Visit us !
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Fmr. President Gaas on reasons why 1p1v is not happening. 1. no effective political framework dedicated to electoral implementation; 2. absence of a political agreement between the federal government and member states; 3. the goal of the
@NIECsomalia
is not based on reality.
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Delighted to share
#PuntlandElections
highlights between partners. Lessons learning from the Early elections in Qardho, Eyl and Uffeyn is important. Congratulations to all.
@SwissEmbassyKE
@SwedeninSomalia
@FBAFolke
@DiakoniaSomalia
@PUNSAA5
@EUinSomalia
@UN
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Burtinle - Polling stations starting to fill up with citizens ready to vote.
#PuntlandDecides
#PuntlandElections
#PLGE
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In collaboration with
#Puntland
Good Governance and Anti-corruption Bureau, Join us on Feb 18 for the 1st
#CitizensPlatform
in Puntland where the Ministry of Planning
@MopicP
will give accountability to the citizens. Which Ministry do you want next ? Comment below.
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Somalia is still in a transition period because of these six elements:
1- Still no constitution
2. No 1p1v election
3- The clan system of power-sharing has not been removed
4- No national army
5- AMISOM not been relieved of its responsibilities
6- Al-Shabaab
#PDRCTalks
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Full house for the 8th
#PDRCTalks
event which will host
@SaidAbdullahiDe
, President of Puntland State of
#Somalia
as the guest speaker. He will discuss affairs related to
#Puntland
as the head of state, and the Federal Elections of 2021/2022.
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|
#JoinUs
| The
#PDRCTalks
platform moves to Qardho, one of the districts to host the early elections in
#Puntland
.
@TPECPuntland
chairman Guled Salah Bare will discuss “Puntland Local Council Elections”
@SwedeninSomalia
@InterpeaceTweet
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Meeting with Swiss delegation in Nairobi, PDRC has discussed the current situation in
#Somalia
, reconciliation, state building and development. How reconcialiation is needed for a more stable Somalia is a priority for
@SomaliaPdrc
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#SaveTheDate
|22 October 2019| for the 2st ever all women monthly
#PDRCTalks
which will host Fowsia Yusuf as guest speaker on the theme: "The Role of Somali Women in Statebuilding"
#PDRCTalks2019
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Equal opportunity given to all members so that they can share their opinion, questions or recommendations. We hope for bigger platforms where citizens are included in decision making.
#MadashaDadweynaha
#CitizensPlatform
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This is the main square of Eyl in the early hours of the morning, and the people of the town are queuing up to cast their ballots.
#PLGE
#PuntlandElections
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NEW REPORT titled "The Existential Threat of COVID-19 in Somalia" is accessible now on PDRC website, see link below:
The Existential Threat of COVID-19 in Somalia
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Dinner in honor of Shuuke, PDRC's Executive Director for almost 18 years. An amazing leader and citizen with great contributions to Puntland and Somalia.
@alihwarsame
@Juxa
@ismailwarsame
and many more.
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#SaveTheDate
| 23 June, 2019 | Our 2nd PDRCTalks will host fmr
#Puntland
president Farole on "The Road to Multi-Party System and Managing Federal Dynamics"
#PDRCTalks2019
#PDRCTalks
#MultiPartySystemInPuntland
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This young man came from his nomadic settlement to cast his vote in Xasbahalle, Eyl. “I came to vote for the political association that will work for us”
#PLGE
#PuntlandElections
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Join us this Tuesday 03 August 2021 for our 19th
@PDRCtalks
, and meet our guest speaker
@mohamudnoor
, Minnesota State Representative, as he discusses the Somali community in Minnesota and their role in the USA political system.
#PDRCtalks
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#PDRCTalks
commences with the opening of PDRC's library by the host of the night, founder and current board of directors, Ali Isse Abdi. The opening was attended by other prominent politicians, members of civil society & academia.
#PDRCTalks2019
#HornOfAfricaIntegration
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Today, Puntland’s voice echoes through the ballot boxes, a powerful testament to democracy in action. Let us unite, one vote at a time, and build a future that shines brighter than ever.
#PuntlandDecides
#PLGE
#PuntlandElections
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Consultative Forum in regards 2020/21 federal elections model in collab. with
#Puntland
Ministry of Interior, Democratization and Federal Affairs. Participants are
@TPECPuntland
, politicians, CSOs lead by
@PUNSAA5
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Happy to welcome back
@SwedeninSomalia
led by Amb. Tillander & Daniel Magnusson. We had the chance to discuss PDRC engagements, it’s tool and the current political, social and security situation.
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Good evening from the beautiful Garowe, As we are launching The Hal Tisqaadey: Hal-abuurkii Cali Sugulle, by the late Mohamed Bash.
Ali Sugulle, was the most significant anti-colonial playwright, freedom-loving &courageous.
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#Qardho
councillors are taking their oath and becoming the first elected councillors in 5 decades.
@SwissEmbassyKE
@SwedeninSomalia
@DKinSomalia
@RVInews
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A year after our first meeting with
@SwissEmbassyKE
, we had the opportunity to not only discuss our collaboration with
@PBFSomalia
but also were joined by
@unicefsomalia
, JPLG team as well as members from Danemark Embassy. Very interactive and learning sessions for all of us.
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We are extremely proud to be releasing our research paper titled ‘A Decentralised Political System is life for the Somali Midnimo: a Case of Somali Political Solution”, written by Prof. Abdisalam M Issa-Salwe.
Join us on 🗓️ 4 Sept ⌚️7:30PM to hear more from the author himself.
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#SaveTheDate
| 22 Aug, 2019 | August will welcome Bashir Isse as guest speaker for our monthly PDRCTalks. He will take on an important issue: "Somali Monetary Systems: Challenges & Way Forward"
#PDRCTalks2019
#PDRCTalks
#SomaliMoney
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#ChangeofDate
| Apologies, due to Jubbaland elections happening on the same date, our monthly PDRCTalks event which will host Bashir Isse as guest speaker has been moved to 25 August. Theme:"Somali Monetary Systems: Challenges & Way Forward"
#PDRCTalks2019
#PDRCTalks
#SomaliMoney
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Puntland Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Democratization gives his keynote speech by reminding evry1 on the commitment, " Our plan doesn't start from scratch, we will complete the process started previously"
#DemoForum2019
#DemocratizationForum
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The first
#GalkacyoPeaceBookFair
that brought together various civil society segments, traditional elders, the Galkacyo city mayors, reps from Puntland and Galmudug state, politicians, authors, is kicking off today in the city of Galkacyo
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Wonderful depth to this presentation!
Mr. Said Shidad is now on the stage presenting his research article findings which are shedding light on the civilization that existed in our country four centuries ago.
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"South West formation has not been less difficult. The biggest issue was demonstration and South West is 6 or 3 regions."
#PDRCTalks
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Morning from Bosaso - on this historic day
#PuntlandElections
begins with men, women, youth waiting in line to cast their ballots. Follow us here for all the pictures and videos from different polling stations in different regions and districts.
#PLGE
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Last night, we hosted a diner for a visiting Swedish delegation in Garowe compromising of
@SweMFA
,
@FBAFolke
@SwedeninSomalia
. We were joined by CSOs:
@PUNSAA5
,
@MAP_Puntland
,
@kaaloorg
as well as INGO
@adrants
&
@TPECPuntland
. This was a night of exchanges & experience sharing.
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Juxa says that we are going two ways either regions will declare themselves independant like Somaliland or the system that failed us 30 years ago will be back. Either way confederalism is the option at this stage.
#PDRCTalks
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Welcoming Remarks at tonight’s
#PDRCTalks
. We will have
@afyare_elmi
as guest speaker and
@GuledS_
and
@M_Dhabancad
as panelist’s on the Puntland elections as a prelude to federal elections in Somalia.
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Tonight we have the pleasure of hosting
@amb_mahboub
for our monthly
#PDRCTalks
. He will go through the background of IGAD and focus on regional integration.
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In Galdogob, youth, men and women inscribe their dreams on the ballot paper & let the ink of change leave an indelible mark.
#PuntlandDecides
#PuntlandElections
#PLGE
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On Federal Elections: We must move forward from this outdated system said Deni Also laws being passed without consultation of Puntland and other states is wrong. However we r is willing to engage in peaceful discussion in respect to the country's political future.
#PDRCTalks
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Fruitful discussions between PDRC and
@EU_in_Somalia
on areas of common interest such as democratization process in PL and Somalia, role of PDRC in promoting federalism and good relations bw FGS and FMS.
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To mark the occasion
#Peace
marathon was organised for the youth. This is also to stress the peaceful collaboration and integration of both communities. Galkacyo is an example for many cities in terms of what they achieved during the past years.
#PeaceDay2020
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“The women of Saaxo District - Mudug Region: your votes count, your choice matters”
#PuntlandElections
#PLGE
#PuntlandDecides
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Participants ask tough questions to
@FPHassansheikh
Q1. On how to fighting corruption and how to get meaningful MP for a meaningful president.
Q2. Federalism in the constitution, why didn't he implement the articles?
Q3. Questions the authenticity n legality of z Constitution
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#PDRCTalks
with Bashir Isse as guest speaker begins now. Join us for a night about
#SomaliMonetarySystems
. Panelists include
@alihwarsame
and Ahmed Abbas, contributors include members from banks around Somalia.
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PDRC's Annual Peace Learning Conference 2023 will gather together researchers, peace builders and intellectuals to explore best practices, lessons learned from indigenous instruments of conflict prevention and the interconnected peacebuilding efforts in Somalia.
#APC2023
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Get ready for the 2023 PDRC Annual Peace Learning Conference, which will bring together researchers, peace builders, and intellectuals to explore and exchange lessons from indigenous instruments on conflict mitigation, and peace and state-building.
#APC2023
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|
#SaveTheDate
| The 15th
#PDRCTalks
will host Moh. Dahir Afrah as well as Idajaa and Sha’ir as panelists on: “Episodic Efforts of Develop the Somali Language, Impact of State Collapse and the Endeavours to Reserve It”.
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A Decentralised Political System is Life for The Somali Midnimo: A Case of Somali Political Solution - a new research paper by Prof. Abdisalam Salwe examines why Somali would prefer a decentralisation system, rather than a centralised system.
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Meeting with Puntland Ministry of Planning
@MopicP
at PDRC where areas of possible collaborations were discussions.
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For mayorship, the candidates are: Mohamed Farah Cabdi Buraale from Kaah, and Abdulkadir Said Abdi from Mideeye
@SwissEmbassyKE
@SwedeninSomalia
@DKinSomalia
@RVInews
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“I have been here since 6 am with my baby. I am finally able to vote. I hope this process is successful” Uffeyn
#PuntlandElections
#PLGE
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With escalating incidents off the Gulf of Aden over the past weeks what will be the new geopolitical dynamics in the Horn of Africa? Shedding light on this topic will be H.E Abdisaid Musa Ali (
@4rukun
) former FGS Minister & Chairperson of Lomé Security & Peace Forum.
#PDRCTalks
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Setting up the mobile audio visual unit for “Strengthening Citizens' Engagement in Local Governance Through Civic Education in Bander Beyla, Eyl And Jariban Districts Of Puntland, Somalia” project.
@unicefsomalia
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Excitement from youth, women,and men of Bander Bayla over the night film-screening, discussion, debate with their local leaders. Being able to understand their role in society and how to hold leaders accountable is a huge step. More to come.
#JPLG
@unicefsomalia
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Citizens of Towfiiq District, Eastern Mudug Region cast their ballots to select their future councillors. Women and men in the polling station supported by
@TPECPuntland
and
@Plpoliceforce
!
#PLGE
#PuntlandDecides
#PuntlandElections
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"Pray for Somalia & work hard! Politics is about certain interests. Corruption cannot be said to be the cause of the fall of Somalia's government bcz there are many countries with worse corruption index in the 1980's & their government was not destroyed."- Prof Baafe
#PDRCTalks
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Pictures arriving from Hafuun, the land of untamed beauty, the spirit of democracy soars. Let us dance to the beat of democracy, united in our diversity, celebrating the power of one person, one vote.
#PLGE
#PuntlandElections
#PuntlandDecides
Credit: Shukri Gaashaan
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The Consortium of
@SomaliaPdrc
,
@AcademyApd
and
@HorncenterS
are having a workshop with
@SwissEmbassyKE
and
@SwedeninSomalia
in the context of multi-year support for the three partners on
#Peace
and
#GoodGovernance
.
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Together with our international partner
@InterpeaceTweet
and
@TPECPuntland
Talo-Wadaag project supported a film forum in Eyl, one of the three distincts hosting the early elections in June this year.
@SwedeninSomalia
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In the embrace of democracy, an elderly soul cast his ballot, guided by the compassion of
@TPECPuntland
. Today we witness the power of inclusivity. Every vote matter, every voice counts.
#PLGE
#PuntlandDecides
#PuntlandElections
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Thank you
@JohanSvensson57
for arranging the meeting with
@SwedeninSomalia
. Sweden has always supported our work and will continue to do so, as such it was pleasure discussinh and sharing ideas on
#Somalia
and
#Puntland
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My ministry is currently drafting the Somali Language Preservation Act.
This Act emphasizes that both the government and the media should use the Somali language.
Minister
@Ashkir2017
#PDRCTalks
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The director and the entire PDRC team would like to congratulate Prof. Abdirizak Osman Jurile on his appointment as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's senior adviser on
#democratisation
and good
#governance
in Somalia. We are overjoyed and wish
@DrJurile
the best of luck.
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The PDRC welcomes the outcome of the Western Mudug peace conference between Leelkase and Saad.
The implementation of this agreement to achieve lasting peace is a collective responsibility for both of the communities and everyone who promotes peace.
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PDRC is happy to conclude the week-long inception & planning sessions for the “Road to Sustainable Peace” project with our partners
@AcademyApd
& Horn Center. A Somali Research Consortium on issues of mutual interest is in the making so stay tuned.
@SwissEmbassyKE
@PBFSomalia
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The sun, the heat: nothing is stopping Uffeyn citizens form casting their ballot
#PLGE
#PuntlandElections
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.
@Somaliapdrc
has signed MoU with the Intergovernmental Academy of Somali language (AGA) to establish a strong partnership and collaboration in the areas of promoting the Somali language, culture and heritage.
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@MopicP
Minister commends & welcomes the public transparency and accountability. He assures that
#MadashaDadweynaha
will be monthly, all government agencies will be expected to share their work and be held accountable by the citizens they serve.
#CitizensPlatform
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Along with our partner
@InterpeaceTweet
, PDRC is proud to sponsor the Galkayo Peace Book Fair
#GPBF2021
presented by the
@Madashanabadda
. We couldn't be more thrilled to contribute to such a great cause.
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The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia: James Swan visited PDRC. The discussions were about the PL local council elections, federalism and the Somali constitution.
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Questions and recommendations are directed towards guest speaker Jawaari and the panelists
#PDRCTalks
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As Puntland plans to go to polls on June for 3 districts,
@InterpeaceTweet
and us facilitate civic education forums in Qardo. The platform allows citizens to ask questions to the committee in regards to the planned early elections.
#DemoProcess
#Talowadaag
@SwedeninSomalia
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Your vote is your right: Today, Mrs. Asha Gelle registers to vote, although she expected to vote in a democratic election 3 years after the establishment of Puntland State. As she says, "Being deprived of your vote is like being deprived of your rightful inheritance!"
#Gaalkacyo
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On the 13th
#PDRCTalks
event through zoom, we had the opportunity to discuss “The National Coopération on coping and management of the health impact of Covid 19 in Somalia”.
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Last night in Uffeyn, a huge turnout for the film screening and discussing on ending
#FGM
. Community members from elders to youth to women all participated.
@UNFPA_SOMALIA
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Yasmeen: Horn of Africa is strategic, a lot of money is put into our politics which destabilizes the region. Our cost line is the reason behind this. Need for eco integration, but will the citizens benefit from it or is it going to be like Nigeria where few benefit it.
#PDRCTalks
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Elderly and People with special needs at the frontline waiting for the voting to begin. Every vote counts
#PLGE
#PuntlandElections
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“As per Vienna Conventions, an agreement like the one between Ethiopia & SL requires the country in question to be an independent state. SL is not currently recognized as one. Therefore the action is a violation of Somalia's sovereignty”
H.E Abdisaid Musa Ali
@4rukun
#PDRCTalks26
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PDRC executive director and head of Puntland Good Governance and Anticorruption Bureau opening
#MadashaDadweynaha
#CitizensPlatform
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Urging all stakeholders, voters, candidates posting about the elections to use the following hashtags:
#PLGE
#PuntlandElections
@InterpeaceTweet
@FahimaBicir
@lexsomaliana
@HIPSINSTITUTE
@Libanjm
@SwedeninSomalia
@SwissEmbassyKE
@FBAFolke
@AhmedSixty
Retweet for more reach !
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“The local elections in Puntland will create momentum & ripple effect throughout Somalia; empowering the public to determine their own destiny”
#PDRCTalks
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