Marqaati Explained

Marqaati is an anti-corruption organization based in Mogadishu, Somalia.[1] "Marqaati" means "witness" in the Somali language.[2] Marqaati was involved in warning about Somalia's 2021 political turmoil.[3] The organisation was also essential in combating corruption in Somalia's 2016 elections.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Somalia's Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo chosen as president. February 8, 2017. BBC News. February 8, 2017. "This is probably the most expensive election, per vote, in history," Mogadishu-based anti-corruption group Marqaati said on Tuesday, the Associated Press news agency reports..
  2. News: Manson. Katrina. Somali activists target corrupt police officers at roadblocks. February 8, 2017. Financial Times. August 26, 2013. Mr Mohamed’s 50-strong anonymous anti-corruption group – named “Marqaati” after the Somali for “witness” – has decided to tackle corruption close to home..
  3. Web site: Five things to know about Somalia's political turmoil. 2022-01-07. www.aljazeera.com. en.
  4. Web site: 1-McCullough 2-Saed. 1-Aoife 2-Muhyadin. December 2017. Gatekeepers, elders and accountability in Somalia. January 7, 2022.

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