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Puntland Non-State Actors Association-PUNSAA together with Puntland Youth Association- PYAN, in short- organized a one-day Stakeholders dialogue forum between local government and civil society organizations. The consultation meeting was held in Garowe. The meeting was attended by members and representatives from civil society organizations including youth organizations, women’s groups, disability groups and representatives from Garowe local authorities.The objectives of the one-day meeting were ,1) To build a relationship between CSOs and local government in order to engage on district development plans, including budgeting and planning around priority areas, 2) To discuss the best way to build positive collaboration between the CSO and the local government on service provision and development needs to strengthen citizen engagement., 3) To Identify areas of cooperation b/w CSO and local government. During the opening remarks PUNSAA chairman Abdirahman Abdirisak thanked PYAN and Garowe local authorities for organizing such an important meeting, he described the role of civil society organizations as a bridge between citizens and local authorities. The stronger the cooperation between civil society and local government, the better the results.The role of CSOs complements the different huge activities that the local government doing/involved.There are many activities that the civil society works with the local government such as community mobilization, community neighborhoods, security, health, citizens’ rights, innovation in service, and advocating with and for the poor people.‘’CSOs represent the voice of the community, sharing/submitting local government with the community concerns or complaints such as people with disabilities, IDPs, and so on’’. In addition to that, the meeting participants also suggested valuable recommendations for future relationships between local authorities and civil society organizations and they have suggested the need for improving accountability and efficiency in local government in order to monitor service delivery quality, emphasizing the significance of improved communication, knowledge sharing, information exchange, Actively participate in the policy formulation (district development plans), planning, and budgeting processes so that their needs and priorities are identified and catered/includedFinally, one of the main achievements agreed during the meeting was the initiating for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which fully explained the best way of cooperation between CSO and local government.

Puntland Non-State Actors Association urgently calls for peace, rejecting violence and promoting dialogue to safeguard human lives and public safety. Ready to facilitate talks, We urge to the human rights office to document violations. Our Press release on tentions in #Puntland

The UN Special Representative of Somalia Catriona Laing, and her delegation held discussions with the Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA) focused on the Puntland Elections and addressing political conflicts. Emphasizing the imperative of a peaceful election. The parties engaged in discussions regarding the Puntland Elections and resolving political conflicts through peaceful dialogue. PUNSAA emphasized the importance of a consensus electoral process and cautioned against actions that could lead to conflict. Finally, PUNSAA highlighted concerns about the Sool region, citing emerging tribal conflicts that could escalate if not addressed promptly.

Dalladda Bulshada Rayidka ah ee Puntland waxay soo dhoweynaysaa War-murtiyeedkii kasoo baxay Dawladda Federaalka ee Maamulka SSC-khatumo. PUNSAA waxay uga Mahadcelinaysaa Dawladda Federaalka Soomaaliya inay mar labaad taageertay go’aammadii Isimada Dhaqanka SSC-khatumo ee 6-dii feb, 2023. PUNSAA waxay xoojinaysa dedaallada Dawladda Federaalku ku doonayso in Labada Maamul ee Somaliland & SSC-Khatumo ku wada noolaadaan Xasillooni, Daris wanaag & Nabad waarta. Ugu dambeyn PUNSAA Waxay adkaynaysaa baaqa Dawladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ee ah in Hay’adaha Dawladda, Bulshada Soomaaliyeed & Beesha Caalamku in gargaar bini’aadannimo oo deg-deg ah lala gaaro deegaannadaas iyadoo loo marinayo si toos ah Maamulka SSC-Khaatumo.

Puntland non-state Actors Association (PUNSAA) conveys a forum for #Puntland Political Stakeholders facilitating In-Depth Discourse on Puntland Elections: Uncovering Opportunities, Challenges & Potential Solutions . There exists a political disagreement in Puntland concerning the forthcoming elections. Is it a Presidential or Parliamentary system, and is it achievable within the remaining timeframe? Who elects the Parlimament? (Public election or Traditional Elders). Puntlanders are reflecting on these questions. #Somalia

PUNSAA established the Election Situation Room (ESR) which was designed to respond and deal with all the complaints related to elections by directing the issues to the relevant stakeholders who are part of the ESR. The ESR had a hotline where voters and citizens were submitting complaints, the number was 367. PUNSAA Chairman Abdirahman Abdirisak shared insightful election progress reports via Zoom with international representatives from supporting embassies, United Nations in Somalia and the European Union. The ESR was intended to foster transparency, collaboration, & the shared commitment to nurturing democracy in Puntland. The Chairman of PUNSAA Abdirahman provided regular briefing on the successful conduct of the election at the Election Situation Room (ESR) to representatives from the United Nations in Somalia. The election situation room served to facilitate sharing of election information among stakeholders and help deal with challenges and issues that arise during the critical election period.

Puntland Non-state Actors Association (PUNSAA) has commenced a comprehensive training program for 400 local election observers. These observers will be equipped with modern monitoring skills and techniques to ensure effective oversight of the upcoming Puntlad local government elections scheduled for May 25. The training started simultaneously in Bosaso, Garowe, and Galkayo with the observers being deployed to the respective election locations. The training program, spanning two days, focuses on key aspects of the electoral process, emphasizing the following areas: Promoting transparency in elections; Safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the electoral process; Instilling public confidence in the fairness and credibility of elections. The training will familiarize the observers with the monitoring tools including the ODK system and SMS system which will be employed for data submission to Election Centers, PUNSAA as an integral part of the democracy program assumes a vital monitoring role, facilitating effective communication and collaboration between political organizations and other electoral stakeholders.

PUNSAA and Puntland Political Forum held a meeting today at PDRC, to discuss the strengthening of unity and stability in Puntland.Both parties emphasized the significance of maintaining security and engaging in constructive dialogue to resolve the political conflicts. The Puntland non state actors Association (PUNSAA) consistently advocates for safeguarding the unity, development and solidarity of the people of Puntland.

A senior delegation from Puntland consisting of the Minister of the Ministry of Interior (MOIFAD) of the Puntland Government Mr.Abdi Farah Juha, the Chairman of TPEC Mr. Abdirisak Ahmed Said and the Chairman of the PUNSAA Mr. Abdirahman Abdirisak Abdirahman held meetings with the international community at the Swedish Embassy in Nairobi. The meeting discussed the acceleration of preparations of the Puntland local council the elections scheduled to take place on May 25 and the role of the international community in the election.

Dallada Ururrada Bulshada Rayidka ee Puntland (PUNSAA ) ayaa caawa qabatay kulanka isu-imaatinka Ramadaanka ee xubnaha iyo masuuliyiinta ururrada Bulshada rayidka ah oo ka dhacay Garowe. Isu-imaatinka afurka waxaa ka qaybgalay Culimo, madaxda iyo hawlweedanada guddiga doorashooyinka Puntland iyo aqoonyahanno kale. Muhiimadda isu-imaatinkan afurka ayaa ahayd in la xoojiyo wadajirka bulshada rayidka ah iyadoo laga faa’iidaysanayo bisha barakaysan ee Ramadan. Madasha afurka waxaa laga soo jeediyay baaqyo ku aaddan in cod dheer loogu yeero daneeyayaasha wax ka qabashada dhibaatada bini’adannimo ee dadka ay saamaysay collaadda Laascaanood iyo in la dardargeliyo doorka bulshada rayidka ah ee ku wajahan doorashooyinka golayaasha deeganka ee soo socda.