Rights groups counter that its language is too vague and contradicts core principles in the country's provisional constitution.

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In recent months, Somalia has also adopted a provisional constitution, selected members of parliament and appointed that body's speaker.

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In addition to picking a president, Somalia has adopted a provisional constitution, selected members of parliament and appointed that body's speaker -- all in recent months.

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