Chaos erupts in Somalia’s Parliament as MP faces opposition over travel restrictions
A session in Somalia’s parliament was interrupted on September 25, 2023, after chaos broke out.
This happened after an MP from Southwest State was interrupted by colleague legislators when he tried making a point after being invited to speak on his travel restrictions.
Mohamed Sheikh Abdullahi Ciiro, was invited to speak about his recent blocked travel to Baioda by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) but was met with resistance before he could even take the floor.
Some legislators seized the stage as the MP approached the microphone to make his point, triggering disorder in the house.
The scene quickly turned chaotic, MPs pointed fingers at each other amidst loud disagreements.
The Chair of Parliament struggled to maintain order as tensions soared, local reports indicate. The session was brought to a standstill.
