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Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, Secretary-General of the Emirates Red Crescent, said sending the ship was part of phase three of the UAE's response to the drought affecting Somalia.

Lafta-Garen, who is a close ally of Farmajo said FEIT boss Muse Gelle has no idea the statement posted on the FIET’s Facebook page, announcing the suspension of the seats.

The latest incident comes days after the UN Security Council and the AU established a new mission for Somalia called the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.

Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but the move has not been recognized by the international community, leaving the region of about four million people poor and isolated.

The president said the decision to expel Madeira was issued by an office that didn’t have sole responsibility for making such a crucial decision. Madeira could not be immediately reached for comment.

African officials have demanded the removal of two intelligence agencies inside the Halane compound due to security concerns raised by the intelligence chiefs in Halane.

Weather experts forecast unprecedented fourth consecutive below-average rains during the long rainy season of April to June across most of the country.

The operation comes as security forces heighten security to secure the ongoing elections in Somalia which has seen recurrent delays since last year.

The IMF said in March that its Somalia program is due for a review on May 17, but election delays imply that a new government may not be ready to timely approve planned reforms.

Dyfan said she was concerned by the arbitrary arrest and detention of journalists by security personnel across the country and reiterated the importance of respecting the right to freedom of expression and opinion.

The prime minister said in a statement that there were groups inside and outside the country working to prevent the completion of the elections.

In a statement, the regional presidency described the move as 'illegal and unacceptable', adding it clearly violated the consensus reached by the National Consultative Forum [NCF] on the election.