Somalia Parliament on Edge as Lawmakers Clash Over Constitutional Reform Plan

Chaos Erupts in Somalia’s Parliament Over Controversial Constitutional Changes

Fierce Protests and Disorder Rock Somalia’s Parliament Amid Constitution Dispute

Somalia’s parliament was thrown into turmoil on Wednesday after heated arguments erupted among lawmakers

over the president’s proposed amendments to the country’s provisional constitution.

The session quickly descended into loud shouting, disorder, and near physical confrontations as members strongly

rejected the government-backed constitutional reform plan. Several MPs accused the presidency of attempting to push through changes without broad political consensus.

Security personnel were forced to intervene as tensions escalated inside the parliamentary chamber,

with the situation briefly appearing on the verge of turning violent. Proceedings were repeatedly disrupted amid accusations, protests, and open defiance of parliamentary leadership.

Opposition lawmakers argue that altering the provisional constitution at this stage risks deepening political divisions and undermining national stability. Supporters of the reforms, however, insist the changes are necessary to strengthen governance and complete Somalia’s long-delayed constitutional process.

The clashes highlight growing political friction in Mogadishu as debates intensify over the future structure of the Somali

state, power-sharing arrangements, and the balance of authority between institutions.

Observers warn that continued deadlock and disorder in parliament could further strain Somalia’s fragile political environment at a time when the country faces major security and economic challenges.

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