In a major reversal, Somalia’s House of the People has officially withdrawn a controversial letter seeking to lift the parliamentary immunity of opposition lawmaker Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib.
The decision, announced under the leadership of Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, follows fierce protests from dozens of legislators that had paralyzed key parliamentary sessions.
The matter will now be referred to the Rules Committee for further review.
The move signals a potential de-escalation of tensions within the federal parliament, which had faced deadlock over the attempted revocation.
Analysts suggest the withdrawal reflects mounting pressure from lawmakers opposed to what they viewed as a politically motivated targeting of an opposition figure.
More details to follow as the situation develops.
