10/07/2025
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๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐-๐๐ก๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐จ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐
๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง!โฃ
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๐ณ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐, ๐บ๐๐ช-๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐ช๐๐ค, ๐บ๐ค๐๐๐๐๐ โ The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has significantly advanced its efforts to formalize the SSC-Khaatumo administration into a full-fledged state, with a series of high-level engagements and broad consultations taking place in Las Anod.
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The initiative is spearheaded by Hon. Ali Yusuf Ali-Hoosh, the Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation of the FGS. Upon his arrival in Las Anod, the capital of SSC-Khaatumo, Minister Ali-Hoosh received a warm welcome from the SSC-Khaatumo Minister of Interior, the Mayor of Las Anod, and various community representatives, signaling local support for the federal government's involvement.โฃ
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Central to the process, Minister Ali-Hoosh, accompanied by other FGS officials, held a crucial meeting with Mr. Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw Ali Firdhiye, the leader of the SSC-Khaatumo administration. This meeting underscored the federal government's commitment to finalizing the administrative structure of SSC-Khaatumo.โฃ
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In parallel, a dedicated Technical Committee of the Federal Government has been actively engaged in extensive consultative meetings to ensure an inclusive and consensus-driven state-building process. The committee held pivotal discussions with Mr. Mohamed Abdi Ismail (Shiine), the Deputy Leader of SSC-Khaatumo, to gather essential insights and recommendations.
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Further expanding its outreach, the Technical Committee also met with a diverse group of politicians and candidates from SSC-Khaatumo, seeking to incorporate their perspectives and foster a unified approach. These discussions aimed to ensure that the eventual state formation is built on mutual understanding and broad participation.โฃ
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The consultations extended to regional stakeholders, with the Technical Committee holding a key meeting with leaders representing the community of the Sanaag region, led by Hon. Mohamud Ahmed Geesood, the FGS Minister of Commerce. This engagement specifically focused on incorporating Sanaag's community views into the finalization of the SSC-Khaatumo administration.
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In a move to leverage past experiences, the Federal-level Technical Committee also convened with members of the Committee of 33 for Self-Determination of SSC-Khaatumo. This meeting served as a vital platform for exchanging information, experiences, and recommendations, reinforcing collective efforts towards strengthening unity and completing the state-building process.โฃ
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Minister Ali-Hoosh continued his series of consultative meetings with influential figures. He held constructive discussions with Mr. Abdirisaaq Khalif, a prominent SSC-Khaatumo politician, and a positive atmosphere characterized the meeting. Additionally, the Minister met with Mr. Ahmed Elmi Osman Karaash, the former Vice President of Puntland State, where the importance of unity and cohesion within SSC-Khaatumo was a central theme.
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Finally, emphasizing the crucial role of traditional institutions, Minister Ali-Hoosh engaged with Garaad Abdullahi Garaad Suleiman Garaad Mohamed, a respected traditional leader of SSC-Khaatumo. This meeting underscored the significant contribution of traditional leadership in fostering peacebuilding, reconciliation, and the overall state-building agenda within the region.
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The ongoing consultations by the Federal Government signify a concerted effort to establish a stable and inclusive SSC-Khaatumo state, laying the groundwork for its formal integration within the federal structure of Somalia.
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