U.S.
Congratulates Somaliland on Election Proceedings
U.S. Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya
Press Release
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Nairobi, July 7, 2010 – The United States government commends the
people of Somaliland, the National Electoral Commission (NEC), and
the political parties for conducting a peaceful election on June 26.
Reports indicate that the election proceedings were generally
peaceful and orderly.
The high voter turnout indicates that the citizens of Somaliland are
determined to exercise their rights. Observers indicate that the
June 26 election process was largely free and fair.
The election marks an important milestone for the people of
Somaliland. We congratulate the winner and commend the other
candidates for their statesmanlike acceptance of the results.
The United States urges the people of Somaliland to sustain their
efforts to see this process through to a peaceful conclusion, with
the swearing-in of the winner in approximately thirty days.
Source/HOL
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