Military Movements Raise Tensions in Beledweyne Amid Hirshabelle Election Dispute – Somali Dispatch

Protests take place in Beledweyne against a non-consensual election in Hirshabelle

A large-scale demonstration took place today in Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiran region, where participating citizens, politicians, community elders, and officials expressed concern and opposition regarding the planned electoral process for the HirShabelle administration. The protest coincides with ongoing political meetings and consultations among politicians and elders from the Hiran region, who have openly […]

Hawadle Clan Leaders Reject Hirshabelle Election Without Prior Political Agreement – Axadle

Beledweyne (AX) — A dispute over Hirshabelle’s coming leadership election intensified Monday after the Hawadle clan declared it would reject any vote held without a prior political agreement. The position emerged from consultative meetings in Beledweyne involving Hawadle politicians and community elders, according to Hiirey Ahmed Roble, a former secretary of the Banadir Regional Administration. […]

Military Movements Raise Tensions in Beledweyne Amid Hirshabelle Election Dispute – Somali Dispatch

BELEDWEYNE (SD) — Political tensions in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiiraan region, have intensified amid reports of increased military movements and the display of weapons as political leaders, traditional elders and community figures debate the future of Hirshabelle and the upcoming state leadership election. The latest developments follow the arrival in Beledweyne of Hawadle traditional leader Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan, accompanied by Somali lawm…