Sagal Abdi-Wali: First Somali-Born Refugee Elected to UK Parliament

Sagal Abdi-Wali, a Labour MP, has made history in the UK Parliament.

By Imani Kabeya — Fact Check · October 12, 2026 at 9:08 p.m.

Illustrative photo · Mайкл Гиммельфарб (Mike Gimelfarb) / Wikimedia Commons · Domaine public

Claim: Sagal Abdi-Wali is the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to the UK Parliament, according to Al Jazeera.

What we found: The Labour Party has successfully seen Sagal Abdi-Wali, originally from Somalia and a refugee, being elected as a Member of Parliament in the UK. This marks a significant milestone as she is recognized as the first woman of Somali origin with a refugee background to hold such a position.

Verdict: Confirmed. Al Jazeera reports her unique achievement, and no evidence contradicts this historical milestone.

Original source : Al Jazeera

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Sagal Abdi-Wali: First Somali-Born Refugee Elected to UK Parliament

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