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Abdirahman Mohamed Jama articles

Abdirahman Mohamed Jama is a Member of Somaliland Parliament, elected to the House of Representatives in 2005. He currently serves as Vice chair of the Social Affairs committee and writes for Democracy Chronicles from Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland.

How the Silanyo Government is Isolating Somaliland

by Abdirahman Mohamed Jama - August 19, 2015

Silanyo Government Isolating Somaliland

Somaliland is increasingly in diplomatic isolation from its neighbours, its region and from international organisations such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union and the United Nations

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Somalia, Worldwide Corruption

Silanyo Regime is Derailing Somaliland’s Infant Democracy

by Abdirahman Mohamed Jama - April 9, 2015

Somaliland’s Infant Democracy

Ahmed Mohamed Mahmud Silanyo’s bid to continue occupying the Somaliland Presidency after the expiration of his constitutional five-year term is underway

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Somalia

How British-Trained Somaliland Police Terrorize a Nation

by Abdirahman Mohamed Jama - December 16, 2014

British-Trained Somaliland police unit crackdown

A highly feared British-Trained Somaliland Police unit was created as a paramilitary force to combat terrorism. Now, the Somaliland government uses it to suppress opposition and stifle dissent. Because they enjoy impunity, their actions are not investigated.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, England, Somalia

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By Jenna Spinelle June 8, 2022

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On The Coming End Of Roe v. Wade

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Goodbye Roe v. Wade, Goodbye Rule Of Law

By Andrew Straw May 5, 2022

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By Jenna Spinelle May 4, 2022

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