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SOMALI authorities said that it has beefed up security in and around the capital, Mogadishu, ahead of a parliamentary session later on Wednesday.
Security forces sealed off key roads leading to the Lower House as lawmakers were expected to meet on COVID-19, the federal and border commission, and a national refugee act.
On March 27,15 lawmakers were suspended by Lower House Speaker Mohamed Mursal for disrupting his attempt to chair a session.
The 15 have vowed to be present in parliament in spite of the ban, prompting fears of clashes.
International partners have called on Somali leaders to reach a consensus on implementing the electoral process according to a pre-election model agreed on Sept. 17, 2020.
Presidential elections were to be held on Feb. 8. (Xinhua/NAN)
– Mar. 31, 2021 @ 13:28 GMT
Tags: Security beefed up in Somali capital as lawmakers set to meet
