Mogadishu (Baidoa Online) โ The Somali Federal Government today released some of those arrested during protests that took place in Mogadishu, signaling that the government has quickly fulfilled the opposition's demands.
This step came after talks opened this morning at Xalane Camp between the Federal Government and the Somali Future Council, with the opposition making the release of civilians arrested for expressing their views and concerns their first condition.
Meetings between the two sides, with international community representatives serving as witnesses, are now playing a crucial role in efforts to resolve the country's political tensions.
Tomorrow is expected to include discussions on the type of election in the country and when it will be held, with the Federal Government still insisting on a one-person one-vote election.
Meanwhile, the Somali Future Council said it is possible to hold an indirect election in which various segments of society can participate, in order to avoid political conflict and disputes.
The Future Council will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss tomorrow's talks taking place inside the terminal of Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu's Xalane.
The talks that began this morning are the first of their kind to be held at Xalane, and the international community has a major role to play in reaching a final solution to the dispute over Somalia's elections.
Nevertheless, Somalia is currently in a sensitive political phase, with political sides deeply at odds, as the country is in a difficult transitional period with no agreement on the electoral process or constitutional amendments.