Somalia marks May 15 Nat’l Youth Day
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- Posted On 15-05-2016, 10:21PM
MOGADISHU, Somalia-Somalia has staged events in commemoration of National Youth Day, and the 73th anniversary of Somali Youth League (SYL) founding on Sunday, Garowe Online reports.
Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud led celebrations in Mogadishu, and laid a wreath at SYL monument in remembrance for independence heroes.
Mohamud later in the day released a statement, extending his congratulations to Somali youth everywhere on the Youth Day, and the beginning of the country’s march to independence.
“Today, we are marking the patriotic and heroic role of Somali Youth League (SYL) whose members sacrificed their life for a long struggle to independent Somalia,” President Mohamudsaid in a statement from his office.
The President urged young Somalis to unite, and rebuild the country as Somalia confronts threats of terrorism.
Founded in 1943, Somali Youth League (SYL) spearheaded the country’s struggle for independence.
A colorful event that will bring in most senior politicians is expected to be held at Mogadishu municipality on Sunday evening.
GAROWEONLINE
