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Scuffles in Somalia's parliament over proposed constitutional amendments

(28 Jan 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY ASSOCIATED PRESS Mogadishu , Somalia - 28 January 2026 1. Various of scuffles 2. SOUNDBITE (Somali) Mohamed Adam Dini, Lawmaker: "If the constitution is violated, that means the destruction of the national sovereignty of Somalia. These lawmakers today became a symbol of the salvation of the parliament as they safeguarded the existence of the sovereignty of the Third Republic of Somalia, and as long as we remain alive, we will safeguard and protect it." 3. Various of scuffles 4. SOUNDBITE (Somali) Ayub Ismail, Lawmaker: "We managed to distribute the agenda to lawmakers and have them go through it, but I am wondering how an MP who is sworn to show his argument through passive resistance and has the right to come before the parliament and say yes or no could resort to violence. This is not acceptable." 5. Various of scuffles STORYLINE: Scuffles and shouting broke out Wednesday during a joint session of Somalia’s parliament after the speaker attempted to advance proposed constitutional amendments that opposition lawmakers said would extend parliament’s mandate, forcing the session’s suspension. Somalia has been under a provisional constitution since 2012, and repeated efforts to finalize it have exposed deep divisions over governance and power-sharing between the federal government and regional states. A similar attempt to extend political mandates under former president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed triggered a constitutional crisis in 2021 and led to armed confrontations in Mogadishu, pushing the country to the brink of wider unrest. Wednesday's disorder erupted when the parliament speaker announced an unexpected agenda to amend five chapters of the provisional constitution and moved to distribute written copies to lawmakers at the start of the session. Opposition lawmakers said the proposed amendments would allow for a two-year extension of parliament’s term, which expires in May. The presidential term expires in June. Videos shared on social media showed Internal Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, a member of the Upper House who supported the agenda, engaging in a physical confrontation with Hassan Yare, an opposition lawmaker. It was not immediately clear how the scuffle began. Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsameh, an opposition lawmaker, accused Speaker Adan Madobe of attempting to rush through the amendments without following proper procedure. Lawmakers opposed to the move tore up agenda papers, shouted slogans and blew whistles, bringing proceedings to a halt. Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions. The speaker did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and it was unclear when deliberations on the proposed amendments might resume. AP Video by Mohamud Hassan =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...