Gabbal Posted September 13, 2004 The Nation (Nairobi) September 13, 2004 Posted to the web September 13, 2004 Samuel Siringi Nairobi Somalia women yesterday said there was a plot to under-represent them in the country's transitional federal parliament. They have written to human rights organisations, the international community and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (Igad) member states, asking them to make sure their selection meets the 12 per cent rule. About 50 of them addressed journalists at Chester House, Nairobi, and accused the factional leaders of denying them fair representation. According to the reconciliation charter, they are entitled to 33 of the 275 seats, but they have been given only 21, they said in a statement after a two-day meeting, also in Nairobi. Comprising mainly delegates at the reconciliation talks in the city, they said the clan leaders were overlooking them despite their contribution. They also accused the Igad facilitation committee of backing the leaders in denying them their right. The letter, read by Ms Amina Ahmed, proposed that a committee be formed to tackle the matter. allafrica.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
