Somalia Minister Defends Right to Opposition Meeting Ahead of Kismayo Talks

Somalia Minister Defends Right to Opposition Meeting Ahead of Kismayo Talks

Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's interior minister defended the federal government's position ahead of a planned opposition conference in the southern port city of Kismayo, saying authorities respect the right to assembly while accusing critics of undermining democratic progress.

Somalia: Somali Opposition Council Conference Officially Opens in Kismayo

Kismayo, Somalia — The Somali Opposition Council Conference officially opened on Tuesday afternoon in Kismayo, the capital of Jubaland, bringing together opposition leaders, regional presidents, and senior political figures to deliberate on the country’s political situation.