2017 Somaliland presidential election
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:election
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
approximately 2 months
September 2017 to November 2017 focus on economic development and security intense campaigning by all parties |
| gptkbp:championship |
400,000
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| gptkbp:conducted |
Somaliland National Electoral Commission
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| gptkbp:conflict |
logistical issues and security concerns
political divisions and expectations |
| gptkbp:demographics |
18 years and older
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| gptkbp:election |
gptkb:election
International observers present conducted to inform voters about the process generally considered free and fair high public interest and participation local and international observers present |
| gptkbp:election_result |
conducted by independent observers
November 15, 2017 Muse Bihi Abdi elected president Muse Bihi Abdi received 55% of the votes Somaliland National Electoral Commission |
| gptkbp:election_security_measures |
increased security during the election
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| gptkbp:election_year |
November 13, 2017
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
2022 Somaliland presidential election
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| gptkbp:held_on |
November 13, 2017
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-civil war Somaliland
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated Somaliland's commitment to democracy
important for Somaliland's democratic process |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2017 Somaliland presidential election
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| gptkbp:international_recognition |
not recognized by most countries
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| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
held among candidates
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Somaliland
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| gptkbp:major_issues |
security, economy, governance
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive local and international coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_nominees |
gptkb:3
Muse Bihi Abdi, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, Faisal Ali Warabe |
| gptkbp:notable_release |
November 15, 2017
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
mixed reactions from the public
influenced regional politics in the Horn of Africa shaped future political landscape of Somaliland |
| gptkbp:political_party |
Kulmiye, Waddani, UCID
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
2012 Somaliland presidential election
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| gptkbp:registration |
conducted prior to the election
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| gptkbp:runner_up |
gptkb:Abdirahman_Mohamed_Abdullahi
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| gptkbp:significance |
first election after the 2012 election
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| gptkbp:strategy |
use of social media and traditional media
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:election
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
73.5%
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| gptkbp:voting_method |
first-past-the-post
secret ballot |
| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:Muse_Bihi_Abdi
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kulmiye_Party
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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