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Master of Laws (LLM) with Merit | Legal Researcher & Adviser | Somali Political and Legal Analyst | Blogger | #SpacesHost | Co-Founder, Mowlaca
Mar 15 β€’ 8 tweets β€’ 2 min read
Maqal majiraa, CBB, dishonest intellectuals, opportunistic job seekers, and corrupt Somali parliamentarians. Beesha Caalamka.
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Why was Dr. Cabdullaahi Xaashi Cabdi removed from Parliament? Let’s break it down using the Somali Constitution and parliamentary rules. πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡ Legal Basis for Removal
According to Article 59(1)(a) of the Somali Provisional Constitution, an MP loses their seat if they miss two consecutive parliamentary sittings without a valid excuse.
Mar 15 β€’ 9 tweets β€’ 2 min read
Maqal majiraa, CBB, dishonest intellectuals, opportunistic job seekers, and corrupt Somali parliamentarians. Beesha Caalamka.
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The fight against Al-Shabaab and all terrorist groups is necessary. Still, it’s also important to address misconceptions about the law and recognise the rights of families and children who are not responsible for the actions of terrorists. 🧡@threadreaderapp unroll Al-Shabaab and ISIS are non-state actors and are not recognised as legitimate governments or military forces under international law.
Mar 9 β€’ 10 tweets β€’ 2 min read
Should Somali MPs Be Prosecuted for Undermining the War on Al-Shabaab? πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΄βš–οΈ Let’s examine. πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡

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πŸ”Ή Their words carry significant influence, and if they weaken counterterrorism efforts, they could be held accountable.
πŸ”Ή Somali Constitution (2012):
β€’Article 18: Protects freedom of speech, BUT…
β€’Article 126: The state must protect national security & public order