Forum for National Parties

The Forum for National Parties (Madasha Xisbiyada Qaran) is an alliance of political parties in Somalia founded in October 2019.[1] The alliance includes Himilo Qaran party, led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, and Peace and Development Party led by former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Other key leaders joining the coalition include Ilays party leader Abdulkadir Osoble, former South West President Sharif Hassan and former defense minister Mohamed Abdi, the first interim president of Jubaland.[2]

Forum for National Parties
ChairmanSharif Sheikh Ahmed
FoundersHimilo Qaran, Union for Peace and Development Party, NATIONAL PROGRESSIVE PARTY, Xisbiga Kulan, Xisbiga Nabadda, Ilays Party
FoundedNovember 7, 2019
HeadquartersMogadishu

The alliance has been formed ahead of the 2020 Somali elections, when for the first time since 1969 Somalia is set to hold one man one vote elections. Reconciliation and dialogue between the federal government and federal member states will be critical to making further progress on political, security and economic reforms.[3] The parties have agreed to work together to resolve Somalia's the political and security issues. This is a step in the right direction that will contribute to the process of political democratization of Somalia with the goal of safeguarding the sovereignty, unity and independence of the republic of Somalia.

Ideology

The Forum for National Parties (FNP) is committed to;[4]

  • Promotion of human rights
  • The rule of law
  • Standards of international law
  • Standards of justice
  • Participatory consultative and inclusive government
  • The separation of powers between the legislature, executive and an independent judiciary, in order to ensure accountability, efficiency and responsiveness to the interests of the people
  • believes that all citizens, regardless of sex, social or economic status, political opinion, clan, disability, occupation, or dialect shall have equal rights and duties before the law.

Humanitarian Aid

In November 2019 the FNP donated $200,00 to flood victims in Beledweyne, Bardale and other areas affected by the floods and declared the establishment of two special teams to co-ordinate the relief work.[5]

FNP calls for withdrawal of Ethiopian troops

In November 2019 the FNP repeatedly called for immediate intervention by the UN and AU for the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from Gedo, stating the presence of Ethiopian forces in the region is illegal and outside the AMISON framework.[6][7]

Dialogue between FNP and FPS

In December 2019 the FNP released a statement explaining their reasons for withdrawing from talks with the Federal Government of Somalia and accusing the government of human rights abuses and lack of transparency.[8]

References
  1. "Two former presidents form new political alliance". Andalou Agency. 1 October 2019.
  2. "In Somalias nascent democracy clans could still be needed". Garowe Online. 8 November 2019.
  3. "Somalia's Electoral Road-Map and Federal Relations". Chatham House. 15 November 2019.
  4. "Six political parties Inaugurates Forum for National Parties". Horn Diplomat. 7 November 2019.
  5. "Somali opposition alliance donates $200,000 to flood victims". Garowe Online. 8 November 2019.
  6. "Somalias opposition accuses Ethiopia of causing chaos in Jubaland calls for withdrawal of non AMISON troops". Garowe Online. 8 November 2019.
  7. "Somalia'a opposition protest Ethiopia's violent involvement in domestic politics". Garowe Online. 29 November 2019.
  8. "FNP pulls out of talks with president over 2020 election". Garowe Online. 8 November 2019.
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