Transitional Federal Government
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The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) was a Somali government established in 2004 through peace talks sponsored by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). It was intended to be a transitional administration, with a transitional parliament and a president elected for a five-year term. However, the TFG faced significant challenges, including a lack of widespread acceptance within Somalia and ongoing clan-based violence, which forced it to operate from Kenya for a period.12
The TFG's authority was further challenged by the rise of the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) in 2006, leading to conflict. Ethiopia intervened to support the TFG, pushing the ICU out of Mogadishu. Despite these efforts, violence, drought, and famine continued to plague Somalia. The TFG's mandate was extended multiple times, and in 2012, a new federal parliament was sworn in, leading to the election of a new president. The TFG's legacy is marked by its struggle to establish stability and effective governance amidst persistent conflict and humanitarian crises.132
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