Somalilandsun- President Silanyo’s decision has shaken the international community’s confidence on Somaliland democratization process and calls to allow the voters to vote as per the schedule.
This was stated by EU envoy to Somalia Ambassador Michele D’Urso Cervone during an interview with Geeska Afrika newspaper adding that the International community is Vastly Shaken by president Silanyo’s decision has shaken the international community’s confidence on Somaliland democratization process and calls to allow the voters to vote as per the schedule.
Asked by what kind of effects can the postponement of elections create, the ambassador replied, “It has shaken international confidence. The Court ruling was very clear and there was repeated commitment by all parties they would abide to the ruling and there would be no further delay. We had supported the elections in good faith and invested substantially. “
Adding that further delay will be a set back, he said, “We risk having a Parliament not elected for more than 10 years. This would be a set back for a democratisation process, we have been nurturing since its infancy. It is time to give the people the opportunity to vote as scheduled.”
Answering a question related to the next step for the EU, ambassador Michelle stated, “We have been speaking to them very frankly as partners should. Ultimately, it depends on political will.”
