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Somaliland House of Representatives Begins Debate on National Press Law

17 October 2026 · Single source · Edition 19

The Somaliland House of Representatives has begun deliberations on the National Press Law, a long-pending piece of legislation. The First Deputy Speaker, Mr. Said Farah Mirre Giire, urged members to craft a law beneficial to both the press and the public. This debate aims to establish a legal framework for media operations in Somaliland.

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