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2016-06-13 Africa Horn

Somalia parliament in deadlock over joining East African Army

A member of Somali parliament Dahir Amin Jesow has voiced support for ratify the East African community Mutual Defence Pact for regional co-operation.

East Africa has an army?

Jesow has called the lawmakers of the federal parliament to unanimously endorse the proposed pact, that allows the country to join the east African rapid reaction force.

Somalia has a parliament?

Several legislators are reportedly opposing the deal which was put forward by Somali defense minister his excellence Gen Abdulkadir Sheikh Ali Dini.

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), with 5,000 soldiers from 10 nations, will help the region deal with its own rebellions, civil wars and coups, and reduce its reliance on foreign troops.

On the other hand, Somali parliament has summoned security and finance ministers for questioning over 8 month unpaid salaries of the Somali police forces who are in charge of the country’s security.

Posted by Steve White 2016-06-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

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