#SOMALI_TO_BAN_MIRAA The Somalia parliament is set to debate amotion seeking to ban miraa imported from Kenya. Kenya exports about three milion kilogrammes of miraa to Somalia annually. The motion was filed by an MP who lives in Nairobi after the parliament was 'angered' by the ongoing swoop in Kenya that has led to the deportation of hundreds of Somalis. Alocal media outlet said majority of MPS have supported the motion.Most Somalia MPS reside in Kenya occasionally fly to Mogadishu for house sessions. "Somalia must be respected as an important trade partner to Kenya.its citizens must be respected too" the MP who declined to be named for fear of victimisation said.he added that Somalis have found themselves unwellcome in the country where they have sought refuge. "Claims of terror links are unsubstantiated"
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 11:15:31 +0000