Somalia: Puntland Puts Forces On Alert Over Reported Hassan Sheikh Visit to Galkayo

Somalia: Puntland Puts Forces On Alert Over Reported Hassan Sheikh Visit to Galkayo

Garowe -- Somalia's Puntland administration said Thursday it had placed its security forces on heightened alert and warned against a reported visit by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Galkayo, a city divided between Puntland and the neighbouring Galmudug state.

Puntland Accuses Hassan Sheikh of Fueling Tensions in Galkayo, Places Security Forces on Alert

Garowe (WDN) — Puntland has issued a strongly worded warning accusing Somalia’s Federal Government and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of pursuing political and security moves that could destabilize Puntland, particularly the strategically sensitive city of Galkayo. In a statement released Thursday evening, Puntland said it was closely monitoring what it described as preparations for a possible visit by President Hassan Sheikh to southern Galkay…

Puntland State Alerts Security Forces Over Reported President Mohamud Visit to Galkayo – Axadle

Garowe (AX) — Puntland State has placed its security and defense forces on full alert amid reports that Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud intends to visit southern Galkayo, an area administered by the Galmudug regional state. In a statement released Thursday night, Puntland State accused President Hassan Sheikh of seeking to aggravate political and security […]