International Partners applaud successful conclusion of Puntland leadership elections

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International Partners applaud successful conclusion of Puntland leadership elections

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's international partners have expressed their satisfaction with the culmination of Puntland's presidential election on 8 January 2024.

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President Said Abdullahi Deni has been re-elected In a closely contested election held on Monday, January 8, 2024, by the Puntland parliament in Garowe.

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia's international partners have expressed their satisfaction with the culmination of Puntland's presidential election on 8 January 2024.

"We commend the people of the Federal Member State of Puntland on the peaceful conduct of the process,” stated the partners.

Acknowledging the efforts of political and electoral stakeholders in ensuring a peaceful process, the partners encourage all parties to maintain a peaceful environment while emphasizing that "Any electoral-related dispute should be resolved peacefully through appropriate legal mechanisms.”

The international partners strongly advocate for increased participation and meaningful inclusion of women and youth in future electoral processes. They affirmed their unwavering commitment to supporting Somalia’s endeavors in democratic governance and progressing towards fair, transparent, and direct elections.

The joint statement was endorsed by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Belgium, Denmark, Djibouti, Ethiopia, European Union (EU) Delegation, Finland, Germany, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Ireland, Italy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), League of Arab States (LAS), Norway, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom, United States, and United Nations.