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| Puntland beefs up security amid Ramadan rampage by Shaboobs |
| 2014-07-12 |
| GAROWE, Somalia -- Puntland Government in northern Somalia has beefed up soldiers presence in and around soft and key structures in the state capital of Garowe amid growing threats from Al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab group, Garowe Online reports. According to a press statement from the Presidency, tight security is now in place across Puntland, with locals cooperating with security agencies on new plans. Puntland government expressed concern about Ramadan rampage by Al Shabaab in central and southern Somalia. Heavily armed soldiers in armored personnel carriers have been spotted near United Nations compound and Presidential place. The leading pioneer in northeastern Somalia previously accused its neighbor to the west, Somaliland of sponsoring Al Shabaab operations in the difficult terrain of Golis and Galgala area. |
| Posted by:Steve White |