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THargeysa, Somaliland, March 7, 2009 – The
supporters of the Somaliland’s political opposition party, KULMIYE on
Wednesday organized a demonstration in Burao in supporting the party’s
position about the coming elections. The party said they will not
support any postponement of the elections and they will not recognize
the legitimacy of the government after the 6th of April 2009. And also
KULMIYE party argued the Parliament to form a transitional government to
organize the elections in May 2009.
The demonstration which lasted for few hours ended in a peaceful way
where the police forces were available in all the streets in case of any
violence.
Such demonstrations are often held in Somaliland whether organized by
the opposition or the government as part of the democracy in the
country. According to the constitution, any demonstrations should be
approved by the Ministry of Interior before it is held.
The National Electoral Commission announced that according to some
circumstances they postponed the elections until 31st of May 2009. This
decision was supported by the ruling party, UDUB and one of the
opposition parties, UCID but the other opposition party, KULMIYE
rejected the proposal and said they would accept the decision only if
the government steps down after 29th March and there is a transitional
government to lead the elections.
The government slammed those suggestions and said it is against the
constitution and only an elected President can replace the current one.
Source: Somalilandpress
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