US and Kenya discuss Political standoff in Somalia

The US secretary of state Antony Blinken spoke with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and discussed regional security issues including the conflict going on in Ethiopia and the political standoff between the two top leaders in Somalia.

According to the US department of state, Both agreed on the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities, to resolve their political differences and to focus on expediting elections.

The Secretary underscored the importance of Somalia’s national and Federal Member State leaders concluding parliamentary and presidential elections immediately and free from irregularities that would jeopardize the credibility of the outcome.

He also reiterated the U.S. opposition to the attempted suspension of Prime Minister Roble, and they agreed that all parties should refrain from escalatory actions and statements.

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