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There has been a sudden delay in the conference expected to open in Mogadishu between the central government and members of states, which aims to finalize the outcome of the Dhusamareb third conference. Villa Somalia announced that the conference would open on Thursday, but it was not possible and there are many concerns about this as well as obstacles to opening the conference.
Civil society chairman Osman Muhudin Shaatah voiced concern over the opening of the conference and felt there was a lack of compromise among leaders. He also believes that the long-term lack of co-operation between the central and state governments has resulted in many things that need to be done failing.
Sources told Somali Times there is still a rift between the Farmajo government and the member of states, especially Jubaland and Puntland, and separate meetings are currently underway.
Jubaland wants to move forward with the implementation of the promises made by the Farmajo government, starting with the Gedo region, and it is also believed that there are divisions among the leaders of the five regional administrations.
The conference is expected to open on Saturday, and there will be separate meetings between regional administration leaders, members of the federal government and other politicians.