Somalia: Federal MPs call on UN envoy to apologize for cash bribes allegations

MOGADISHU, Somalia Nov 4, 2014 (Garowe Online)-As allegations of cash bribes are surfacing in Mogadishu, the often fickle Federal Members of Parliament responded to press statement by United Nations envoy to Somalia Ambassador Nicholas Kay on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports.

Some MPs who held a news conference said Ambassador Kay’s remarks run counter to diplomatic culture, Provisional Federal Constitution and Somalia’s sovereignty.

According to a spokesman for the Federal Parliament, Mohamed Abdi Hayir, UN envoy cited incredible sources and pack of lies: “I urge international community to stop meddling in our domestic affairs and respect our constitution and institutions”.

On Monday, reacting to the press statements by Somalia donors, Mohamud called for what he said respect for Somalia’s right to self-determination.

Insiders tell Garowe Online that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s close allies are wooing lawmakers with cash in a bid to oust the Prime Minister in potential parliamentary no-confidence vote.

Analysts reveal that Mogadishu-based central government is unlikely to wean itself off cash aid by international partners.

Over 20,000-strong peacekeepers prop-up Somali National Army, the only credible fighting force in central and southern Somalia.

8-member panel of UN investigators has accused Somali government forces of clan warfare and human rights abuses.

GAROWE ONLINE