Somalia president term extension ‘unlawful’: Supreme Court
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The new Constitution of Somalia, which extends the term of office of the President from four to five years, does not apply to the current Head of State, Hassan Sheikh Mohamad, and the Supreme Court of Somalia has ruled that it is illegal for Mohammad to remain in power on the basis of constitutional changes, wrote TASS with reference to France Presse. In addition, as reported by the Puntlands portal, the Court has ruled that the powers of both H…
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The Frontier PostSomalia president term extension ‘unlawful’: Supreme Court
Somalia’s Supreme Court ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s one-year term extension was unlawful, following a declaration of a ‘transition period’ by his government. The decision has led to violent clashes with the opposition.
The Somali Supreme Court has declared the decision to extend President Hassan Sheikh Mahmud's term by one year, which has sparked clashes with the opposition, "illegal." Prior to the decision, the presidency and the judiciary clashed over attempts to remove the Supreme Court chief justice. The political crisis in Somalia, which erupted over President Hassan Sheikh Mahmud's term, has taken on a new dimension with this court ruling. Throughout the…
The Supreme Court of Somalia has declared that the President of the Republic remains illegally in power because the new Constitution does not apply to his current mandate.
Somalia Supreme Court Declares President and Parliament Terms Expired, Orders Elections Within 90 Days – Axadle
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