Wdn interview with president of somalia hassan sh. Mohamoud

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September 13, 2013

 

Editor’s Note: WardheerNews had a rare opportunity to interview President Hassan Sh. Mohamoud, on the occasion of completing his first year in office. Abdelkarim A. Hassan has conducted the interview for WDN.

 

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WardheerNew: Mr. President, congratulation for the first anniversary. Many people argue that your administration has unearthed the scars of the past Somali civil war, particularly the FGoS policies towards Jubaland administration has made many to criticise your government, amid the agreement between the FGoS and Jubaland in Addis Ababa. Could you share the position of your administration on Jubaland?

 

Hassan_MohPresident Hassan: Thank you WardheerNews for this interview, the FGoS always believes the best way to solve our problems is through dialogue, reconciliation and to respect the constitution and all the laws that exist. The issue of Kismayu, the FGoS made many efforts to solve in a peaceful manner, and this is our policy towards all issues within Somalis. Contrary to your assertion, our policy towards Kismayu has been very clear to many Somalis, to move away from an era of chaos to an era of peace and stability with due regard to the institutions that have the mandate to represent the people of Somalia. I am very glad that we have now solved the issue through peaceful dialogue and understanding. This is the beginning of the process to implement federalism in Somalia as enshrined in our constitution. A set of processes will follow the agreement, such as a conference in Mogadishu and another one in Kismayu, the parliament to review the constitution and to set up the legislations required to forming federal units in Somalia

 

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