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Five Northeastern State MPs Lose Parliamentary Privileges After Allegedly Defecting to Somaliland

27 July 2026 · Verified · 3+ independent sources · Edition 9

Five Members of Parliament from Somalia's Northeastern State have reportedly lost their parliamentary privileges. This action follows their alleged resignation and defection to Somaliland, a move that could escalate political tensions between the two entities.

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