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| Jubaland and Federal Govt to resume talks |
| 2013-08-21 |
| KISMAYO, Somalia -- A bilateral talks between SomaliaÂ’s Jubaland administration and Mogadishu-based Federal Government are due to kick off in Ethiopian capital of Addisababa under the auspices of IGAD this week, Garowe Online reports. In an effort to restart the forthcoming round of talks, Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) flew to Addisababa on Monday. The first round of talks, which took place in Addisababa in July 2013, brought together President Hassan Sheikh MohamudÂ’s close aide and State Minister for Presidency, Farah Abdulkadir and President Madobe who accepted to join the bilateral discussions after an immense pressure from IGAD but the talks hit deadlock over Jubaland recognition. President Madobe recently accused the Somali Federal Government in Mogadishu of violating the Federal Constitution and continuing to orchestrate violence in Jubaland by arming anti peace figures. Mogadishu-based Federal Government is beset by formidable failures including worsening relations with Puntland and Jubaland issue. |
| Posted by:Steve White |