Somalia: Puntland Announces New Security Measures, Warns Against Unauthorized Militias and Federal Activities

Somalia: Puntland Announces New Security Measures, Warns Against Unauthorized Militias and Federal Activities

Garowe, Somalia -- Puntland authorities on Wednesday announced a series of new security measures, including restrictions on militia activity, anti-smuggling operations and tighter controls on the movements of Somali federal officials and security personnel within the semi-autonomous region.

Puntland Escalates Standoff With Mogadishu, Bars Federal Officials and Outlaws Recruitment of Militias

Garowe (WDN) – Puntland has significantly escalated its political and security confrontation with the Federal Government of Somalia, announcing sweeping measures that bar federal officials from entering its territory and outlaw the recruitment and movement of armed groups linked to Mogadishu. In a strongly worded statement, Puntland’s Ministry of Security declared that individuals holding positions within the Federal Government will no longer be…

Puntland bans Somalia government officials from entering region

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