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| Africa Horn |
| Puntland condemns Somaliland for attacking its territory |
| 2012-06-05 |
| (Sh. M. Network) --The Somali's semi-autonomous region of Puntland ...a region in northeastern Somalia, centered on Garowe in the Nugaal province. Its leaders declared the territory an autonomous state in 1998. Puntland and the equally autonomous Somaliland seem to have avoided the clan rivalries and warlordism that have typified the rest of Somalia, which puts both places high on the list for Islamic subversion... has on Sunday criticized, the self-directed Somaliland over attacking areas that controlled by Puntland. Deputy security Minister of Puntand State of Somalia Abdi Jama'a Isman Mohamed, held a presser in Garowe town, the capital of Puntland state, said Somaliland Navy forces have attacked on ships near the coastal city of Lasqorey, a disputed town that straddles between both puntland and Somaliland He said Somaliland troops continuous their aggressive attacks against the people of Puntland State of Somalia, who live in the disputed regions between the two states. And he added that such acts will not be tolerable. "A day ago Somaliland forces attacked Laqorey city and forced many locals to flee their homes in fear of imminent assault between Puntland and Somaliland armed military," said Mohammed. No comments from Somaliland about this accusation. The provinceof Sanag is a one of the three disputed regions byPuntland Stateand the self-directed Somaliland regardless of the recently announced Khatumo State of Somalia. |
| Posted by:Fred |