Saxardiid Posted February 22, 2004 The Somali Region of Ethiopia in Evolution As for the present time, although the region is one of the most underdeveloped in Ethiopia and has dismal human rights records, it is the first time in Ethiopia 's history that the Somali people in the region get involve in elections, politics and parliamentary discussions. No one can deny this fact unless one is blindfolded. Of course, the fairness of these elections is another debatable matter. During Haile Salaise and Mengistu times, neither elections nor Somali elected representatives were known in the region. Now, there are hundreds and hundreds of Somali representatives who are part of the country's system. They are elected to represent their respective communities and help improve the conditions of their people; however, many of them are indifferent to the needs of their towns and communities. The region's representatives stay in Jigjiga, the region's capital, throughout the year, and they seem disinclined to return to their towns so as to serve their electorate. This phenomenon might remind one of Somalia 's situation, before the disintegration, where everybody wanted to live in Mogadishu. click here for full artical Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaamac_Bootaan Posted February 22, 2004 Let ALLAH's light shed on Somali people where ever they are! Nabad iyo Caano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saxardiid Posted February 22, 2004 Aamiin Allahayoow aamiin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
