The House of Representatives Completes the First Reading of the United Nations Agreement Against Drug Trafficking
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Mogadishu, Somalia – October 17, 2026 – Members of the House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Somalia held their 25th session of the 8th term at the House of Representatives headquarters, chaired by the Speaker of the House, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), accompanied by the Second Deputy Speaker of the House, Abdullahi Omar Abshir.
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The House of Representatives Completes the First Reading of the United Nations Agreement Against Drug Trafficking.
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The House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Somalia has conducted the first reading of the bill to prohibit female genital mutilation.
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The Federal Parliament of Somalia's House of Representatives completed the first reading of the United Nations agreement against drug trafficking.
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Event date: 2026-10-19
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The agreement is related to the international treaty approved in 1988.
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The Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Haji Aadan, answered questions from the parliament members regarding the agreement.
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The House of Representatives also completed the third reading of the draft law amending the Central Bank Law of Somalia.
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Shabelle Media
The House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Somalia has conducted the first reading of the bill to prohibit female genital mutilation.
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Event date: 2026-10-17
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The bill was presented by the Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights, Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi.
Attributed to: Khadiija Maxamed Al-Makhzoumi
Event date: 2026-10-17
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Shabelle Media
The House also passed the first reading of the UN agreement against the illegal trade of narcotic drugs.
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Event date: 2026-10-17
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Shabelle Media
The Speaker of the House, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), stated that the bills have passed the first reading stage.
Attributed to: Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur (Jaamac)
Event date: 2026-10-17
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Most recent report · 19 October 2026 12:48 UTC
The House of Representatives Completes the First Reading of the United Nations Agreement Against Drug Trafficking
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Most recent report · 17 October 2026 14:30 UTC
The House of Representatives has Passed the First Reading of the Bill to Prohibit Female Genital Mutilation
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17 October 2026 14:30 – 19 October 2026 12:48 · UTC
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The House of Representatives Completes the First Reading of the United Nations Agreement Against Drug Trafficking
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The House of Representatives has Passed the First Reading of the Bill to Prohibit Female Genital Mutilation
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