Statement on Somaliland鈥檚 democratisation process
Somaliland international partners visited Hargeisa to discuss the next steps and timelines for Somaliland鈥檚 elections.
Following the successful Somaliland combined local and parliamentary elections last year, international partners supporting Somaliland鈥檚 democratisation process visited Hargeisa from 24 to 27 January to discuss the next steps and timelines for Somaliland鈥檚 elections and democratisation with stakeholders.
We encourage Somaliland鈥檚 political leaders to clarify the way forward for the upcoming elections, due this year, through an inclusive dialogue process, by agreeing on a joint electoral roadmap in line with Somaliland鈥檚 laws and constitution and ensuring that the electoral processes reflect Somaliland鈥檚 internal diversity in terms of inclusion of women, youth and minorities.
It is important that the preparations, led by the National Electoral Commission, on voter registration start now so that they can be completed prior to upcoming election dates. As long-term partners in Somaliland鈥檚 democratisation process, we are looking forward to continuing our support and engagement during these next important milestones.
This statement is on behalf of the following partners:
- European Union
- Denmark
- Finland
- Germany
- Norway
- Sweden
- United Kingdom