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HirShabelle picks three senators, voting to continue today

Storyline:National News

GOOBJOOG NEWS|JOWHAR: HirShabelle state parliament will this morning resume voting for the remaining five seats of senators following Tuesday’s vote which ran into the night.

The state assembly elected three senators Tuesday night among the Muse Suudi Yalahow (Abgaal) who made a come back after serving in the 10th parliament. Senator Fartuun Abdiqadir Karaama (Jareer) also was re-elected while Nur Mohamed Anjeh (Hawadle) is a newcomer.

More than 15 candidates are contesting for the remaining five seats. Meanwhile, security has been heightened in Jowhar ahead of today’s vote.