Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali Federal Parliament’s Lower House on Wednesday moved forward with the nation’s planned police reforms following the completion of the initial reading of the Somali Police Force Bill.
This development sets the stage for comprehensive parliamentary examination that authorities believe will shape future security governance structures.
The proceedings, overseen by Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, resulted in the formal transfer of the bill to the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Security.
The committee will now initiate a thorough evaluation and formulate proposed revisions for the subsequent reading, where legislators are anticipated to discuss specific modifications section by section.
According to government representatives, this action formally launches the reform initiative, allowing Parliament to modernize the legal foundation of the national police, a measure considered crucial for enhancing law enforcement capabilities, increasing transparency, and adapting security frameworks to Somalia’s current challenges.
Members of Parliament utilized the session to request clarification regarding the bill’s comprehensive objectives, establishing a foundation for more substantive discussions when the legislation returns for further consideration.
Parliamentary officials indicated that this development marks advancement in updating policing protocols and backing nationwide security stabilization measures.
