Diplomatic push underway over Somalia deadlock

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MOGADISHU - International community representatives are scrambling to draw up an understanding between disputing Somali leaders in Mogadishu, Garowe Online reports.

Separate meetings have taken place among Somali political leaders and foreign diplomats trying to break the political deadlock over model for electoral transition by 2016.

The two camps have not eased their stances on continuation with traditional 4.5 quota and transition into either district or region-based model.

On Tuesday evening, Puntland and Jubaland leaders and Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke held a meeting at the prime ministry.

The epicenter of the talks is not clear yet; however Jubaland President may be planning to return to the southern port city of Kismayo tomorrow.

GAROWEONLINE

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