Somalia Supreme Court Rules President's Term Expired, Orders Elections
Somalia's power struggle has deepened after the country's Supreme Court ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term had expired and ordered elections within 90 days.
Somalia Supreme Court Rules President's Term Expired, Orders Elections
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term had expired and ordered elections within 90 days, deepening the country's power struggle.
In brief
- Somalia's Supreme Court ruled President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term had expired.
- The court ordered elections within 90 days.
- The ruling deepens Somalia's power struggle.
Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term extension is unlawful. The court ordered elections to be held within 90 days.
Background
The ruling deepens Somalia's ongoing power struggle. The sources do not state when President Mohamud's term began or when it expired.
Why it matters
The court's decision could affect Somalia's political stability and the timeline for holding national elections.
Sources
- thestar.com: Somalia’s top court rules president’s term extension is unlawful, deepening power struggle
- tdtnews.com: Somalia’s top court rules president’s term extension is unlawful, deepening power struggle | Nation World | tdtnews.com
- corsicanadailysun.com: Somalia’s top court rules president’s term extension is unlawful, deepening power struggle | Nation and World | corsicanadailysun.com
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