The House of Representatives Completes the First Reading of the United Nations Agreement Against Drug Trafficking
What happened
60-second readThe Federal Parliament of Somalia's House of Representatives completed the first reading of the United Nations agreement against drug trafficking on October 19, 2026.
What else the report says
- Proposal} The Deputy Chairman of the Budget Committee, Finance, Planning, International Cooperation and Accountability of Government Institutions, MP Maxamed Haaruun Cabdullaahi, has detailed to the Council the third reading report of the legislative proposal.
- Decision reportedOn the other hand, the House of the People has passed the third reading of the agreements between Somalia and Turkey regarding international cooperation in the judiciary.
- The meeting, which was the eighth session, 26th meeting, took place at the House of the People headquarters, and was chaired by the Speaker of the House of the People, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), accompanied by the Second Deputy Speaker of the House, Abdullahi Omar Abshir.
- This agreement, which was submitted to the House of the People by the Ministry of Health and Social Care, saw the members questioning the Minister of Health, Dr.
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- Still unclear
- What specific measures will be taken to implement the agreement?
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Mogadishu, October 19, 2026 – The members of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia have completed the first reading of the United Nations agreement against the illegal trade of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, which is related to the international agreement ratified in 1988.
The meeting, which was the eighth session, 26th meeting, took place at the House of the People headquarters, and was chaired by the Speaker of the House of the People, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), accompanied by the Second Deputy Speaker of the House, Abdullahi Omar Abshir.
This agreement, which was submitted to the House of the People by the Ministry of Health and Social Care, saw the members questioning the Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Haji Aden, who responded to the questions posed by the members regarding the agreement.
The United Nations agreement of 1988 serves as the foundation for international cooperation in the fight against the illegal trade of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
On the other hand, the House of the People has passed the third reading of the agreements between Somalia and Turkey regarding international cooperation in the judiciary. The report on these agreements was shared with the House by the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the House of the People, Member of Parliament Mohamed Jama Mursal (Geelle).
Additionally, the members have passed the third reading of the draft law amending the Central Bank of Somalia Law, Law No. 130 of 2012.
} The Deputy Chairman of the Budget Committee, Finance, Planning, International Cooperation and Accountability of Government Institutions, MP Maxamed Haaruun Cabdullaahi, has detailed to the Council the third reading report of the legislative proposal.
The Speaker of the House of the People, Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur (Jaamac), closed the meeting, thanking the MPs for their participation in the meeting and fulfilling their constitutional duties.
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What happened
- The Federal Parliament of Somalia's House of Representatives completed the first reading of the United Nations agreement against drug trafficking on October 19, 2026.
Key claims
- The Federal Parliament of Somalia's House of Representatives completed the first reading of the United Nations agreement against drug trafficking.
- The agreement is related to the international treaty approved in 1988.
- The Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Haji Aadan, answered questions from the parliament members regarding the agreement.
- The House of Representatives also completed the third reading of the draft law amending the Central Bank Law of Somalia.
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- The article does not include responses from any parties being criticized or accused.
- The article does not provide independent verification of the claims made.
- The article relies on official statements without external confirmation.
Reader takeaway
The House of Representatives is actively engaging in legislative processes related to drug trafficking and financial regulations.
What remains unclear
- What specific measures will be taken to implement the agreement?
- How will the amendments to the Central Bank Law affect the economy?
- What are the next steps for the agreement against drug trafficking?
Why it matters
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- Soomaali
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