Somali women call for urgent national dialogue to resolve political and security crisis
Mogadishu (HOL) — A women-led national peace conference called Sunday on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to urgently launch an inclusive national dialogue to resolve Somalia’s deepening political crisis.
A women-led national peace conference in Mogadishu urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to initiate an inclusive national dialogue to address Somalia's political crisis.
What was announced
- The conference emphasized the inclusion of civil society groups, particularly Somali women, in any dialogue to achieve a lasting political settlement.
- Participants warned that solutions cannot be achieved through force and called for political compromise and consensus.
- The conference urged political leaders to agree on a fair and credible electoral process to enhance public confidence.
Context
The call for dialogue comes amid escalating violence in Mogadishu and rising tensions over elections and constitutional changes.
“What cannot be achieved through dialogue cannot be gained through force or war.”
Why this matters: This is crucial for Somali readers as it highlights the urgent need for peace and stability in a time of political uncertainty.
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Mogadishu (HOL) — A women-led national peace conference called Sunday on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to urgently launch an inclusive national dialogue to resolve Somalia’s deepening political crisis.
In a statement, the conference said any dialogue must include civil society groups, especially Somali women, to help produce a lasting political settlement based on consensus and consultation.
The conference said Somalia is at a critical juncture after clashes between federal government forces and opposition-aligned groups caused deaths, injuries, displacement and property damage in Mogadishu.
Participants said a lasting solution can only come through dialogue, tolerance, political compromise and consensus. They warned that what cannot be achieved through dialogue cannot be gained through force or war.
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