The Speaker of the House of Elders has appealed to all leaders to respect the laws of Somaliland.
Speaker Suleiman Mohamud Aden specifically addressed opposition politicians.
He was speaking on June 26 as Somaliland celebrated the country’s independence from British rule in 1960.
In his speech, Speaker Aden urged opposition leaders to promote unity and social cohesion.
He blasted opposition politicians for being impatient while seeking power. Aden was referring to the recent protests by opposition politicians and their supporters.