Somalia swears in new MPs amid vote criticism

Somalia swore in new lawmakers Tuesday after weeks of voting in a complex political process which was seen as the country's most democratic election in nearly five decades, despite significant flaws.

The new Parliament was inaugurated under tight security in Mogadishu two months after voting began.

The lawmakers are expected to elect a President by secret ballot; however it was unclear when that would take place.

The vote for President has been put off several times as a result of delays in the election of lawmakers due to clan disputes, accusations of fraud, and organizational challenges.

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