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Somalia PM Arrives in Garowe for Former Prime Minister’s Funeral

Hassan Ali Khaire, the Prime Minister of Somalia, has arrived in Garowe for the funeral of ex-Prime Minister Hassan Abshir Farah.

The former Prime Minister died in Ankara while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.

His body was brought back into the country for his burial, which is scheduled for today in the administrative capital of Puntland.

President Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland was at Garowe Airport to receive Prime Minister Khaire.

The leaders are then expected to travel back to Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug State, to continue with their talks involving all leaders of the Federal Member States (FMS).