Somali Opposition Leaders Postpone Anti Government Protest

Somali opposition presidential candidates have agreed to postpone anti-government protests that were scheduled for today in the capital, Mogadishu.

This follows a meeting with Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein roble where the federal government apologised for last week’s crackdown on protesters.

The postponed demonstration will take place within 10 days.

The government guaranteed to uphold the right of citizens to organise and participate in peaceful demonstrations.

The leaders in the meeting also agreed to continue with talks to unlock a stalemate on how to proceed with elections.