Puntland forces seize government-held camp in Somalia’s Galkayo
Summary
Armed forces from Puntland, a semi-autonomous region in Somalia, attacked a military camp held by federal government troops in Galkayo. Puntland’s president said it was a planned operation to stop moves that threaten their region’s security and stability.Key Facts
- Puntland forces attacked a government camp near Galkayo airport on Wednesday morning.
- The camp was held by troops who had switched loyalty from Puntland to the Somali federal government.
- Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni called the attack a "planned security operation."
- Over 100 people were arrested, and weapons, vehicles, and military supplies were seized by Puntland forces.
- Residents heard mortar explosions during the fighting, which lasted more than an hour.
- The federal government and the opposing forces have not yet responded to Puntland’s claims.
- Conflicts between Somalia’s federal government and regional states have happened before, including attacks in March and last August.
- Tensions relate to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s constitutional reforms, which opponents see as an attempt to centralize power.
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