UN special rep in Garowe amid constitutional crisis; constitution amendments commended by international partners.

[Deeq A.]

MOGADISHU (HOL) — Somalia's international partners have commended the nation's strides in finalizing its Constitution, urging stakeholders to intensify their push for a consensus-driven, inclusive process. The appeal comes amid escalating tensions following the Somali Parliament's recent approval of pivotal constitutional amendments. The legislative changes have triggered a sharp fallout with Puntland State, propelling the UN's Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, to Garowe to address the burgeoning constitutional crisis.

Source: Hiiraan Online