The United States and European Union say Somalia risks facing sanctions if it fails to resume talks to end its deadlock over elections. But President Mohamed has extended his mandate despite the international criticism.
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Apr 13, 2021 6:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is deeply disappointed by Somalia s approval of legislation that extends the terms of the president and members of parliament by two years, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Tuesday. Implementation of this bill will pose serious obstacles to dialogue and further undermine peace and security in Somalia, Blinken said. It will compel the United States to reevaluate our bilateral relations with the Federal Government of Somalia, to include diplomatic engagement and assistance, and to consider all available tools, including sanctions and visa restrictions, to respond to efforts to undermine peace and stability, he said.
US Congress of Foreign Affairs Statement on the Election Crisis in Somalia Wednesday April 14, 2021 - 05:22:46 in Latest News by Super Admin
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US Congress of Foreign Affairs Statement on the Election Crisis in Somalia
Sunatimes.com -Washington DC , Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks and Michael McCaul, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to the lower house of the Somali parliament votin Sunatimes.com -Washington DC , Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks and Michael McCaul, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to the lower house of the Somali parliament voting to extend President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed s term by two years: