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| Somalia: New parliament speaker sworn in |
| 2007-02-04 |
| (SomaliNet) The new speaker for the transitional parliament in Somalia has been sworn on Saturday to replace the impeached speaker Sharif Hassan Sheik Aden for in connection with the ousted Islamist movement. The new elected speaker, Sheik Aden Mohamed Nor known as “Sheik Aden Madobe” swore before the parliament to perform his national duty honestly. "I do swear to carry out my duties sincerely and through the interests of my country, my people and my religion," said Madobe holding the book of holy Koran. Sheik Madobe, former minister of justice, said he promise to lead parliament and respect the law, and to take part in the reconciliation of the country. Madobe, who many politicians believe is favored by the president Abdulahi Yusuf, called on the self-exiled lawmakers to return to Somalia. He also urged the former speaker to work with the parliament to promote peace and stability in the country. Sheik Madobe, was elected for the speaker of the parliament on Jan 31 last month, one week after the MPs voted to impeach former speaker, Sharif Hassan Sheik Aden. |
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