Somali opposition warns against using the army for political gain

Finally, the Union of Candidates called on the Somali people, the government, the heads of state, and the international community to take a firm stand against anyone who tries to disrupt the country's electoral process.

News Keydmedia Online
11 April 2022

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Union of Presidential Candidates congratulated the Somali National Army (SNA) on the celebration of April 12th, the 62nd anniversary of its foundation.

A statement from the Union of Candidates said they had great respect for the Armed Forces, which had played a key role in its formation but would never accept being used for political gain, as the outgoing President had attacked the Armed Forces. former leaders, politicians, administrations, and councils.

The council is proposing inflation and drought in the country, a critical time in the country, and the tradition of the outgoing president using force and military force.

1. The wealth and expenses of most of the celebrations will be diverted to help the needy people who are suffering from the lack of iftar during the holy month of Ramadan.

2-In order to avoid the closure of the city, the disruption of traffic and public movement, and to block the workers who are fighting in daily life, to keep the military command and headquarters as it used to be.

3- That the army avoids the implementation of the erroneous agenda that is intended to disrupt the swearing-in of the parliamentarians scheduled for April 14, 2022.

Finally, the Union of Candidates called on the Somali people, the government, the heads of state, and the international community to take a firm stand against anyone who tries to disrupt the country's electoral process.

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