President of Somalia agreed to discuss his government before the parliament
Somalia, Politics, 12/15/2004

A spokesman for the Somali President said on Tuesday that President Abdullah Youssef vowed before the demands of the parliament and agreed to bring his government before the parliament to win its consent.

The spokesman said that Youssef decided to be at the desire of members of the parliament in order to protect the stumbled negotiations which have been held for rebuilding his torn country, adding that the president showed great respect for the constitution and the democratic measures. He also showed "maturity and flexibility and this made of him an example for positive response." The 275 member of the Somali parliament met on Saturday in Kenya and voted, following heated discussions, a decision to reject the new government which was appointed since two weeks.

Members of the parliament said that their decision came in protest of Youssef's decision that the government is to take constitutional oath without being asked for the consent of the parliament as stated by the constitution.

Worthy mentioning that this is attempt number 14 to establish a national government in Somalia since the fall if the government of Seyad Berri and the war lords division of the country during the civil war.

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