Somaliland Election Monitoring Office

6. This year will be the first election in which a political party's chairperson will also serve as the Minister of Interior. Given the Ministry's crucial role in elections, especially in ensuring security and managing regional officials, this issue raises significant concerns

5. The traditional elders have played a crucial role in resolving the prolonged election dispute. We believe that they, along with the former presidents and other notable leaders, can play a vital role in helping the NEC to discourage the parties from using inflammatory language

1. SEMO commends the @SLNECHQ for its diligent efforts in preparing for the upcoming elections. Despite the challenging political climate and the unprecedented nature of this year's combined elections, the NEC has shown its commitment to ensuring the elections happen on time.

4. The regional geopolitical climate adds another layer of complexity to this election. With numerous regional actors having conflicting interests within Somaliland, there is heightened concern over foreign influence on the electoral process.

Over 15 civil society organizations have joined the Somaliland Election Monitoring Office! From now on, these CSOs will manage SEMO, with operations overseen by a steering committee selected by its members. SEMO has experience of the 2017 & 2021 elections.#SomalilandElections2024