There is no functional civil government in Somalia.

It is now a place without a functional government, reliable utilities or working schools.

Having a functional government will solve most of the issues that international communities, including Britain has in mind.

The public want effective, functional government - particularly at a time of such uncertainty.

The lack of a functional government led to rising discontent among the colonists.

To see the path to a legitimate, functional Iraqi government one must consider the remarkable and unexpected progress being made on the political track.

The underline Somali issue is lacking a functional government.

But his huge country is without a functional government and basic services.

Of course, that presumes a "reasonably functional Federal government", which we definitely don't have.

The problem, though, is easily rectified with a reasonably functional Federal government.