Somalia: Gen. Jimale Takar rejoins Puntland forces in major blow to Mogadishu

Somalia: Gen. Jimale Takar rejoins Puntland forces in major blow to Mogadishu

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Puntland Absorbs Forces Linked to Political Figure

Garowe (WDN) — Puntland authorities have formally taken control of a group of security personnel previously aligned with Puntland politician Mohamud Mashruuc, in what officials and political observers describe as another step toward consolidating the region’s security institutions under a unified state command. A representative speaking on behalf of the forces confirmed that an agreement had been reached with the Puntland administration, paving …

Puntland Absorbs Clan Forces as Senior Commander Returns to State Forces

GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland authorities say armed forces previously aligned with Somalia’s federal government have agreed to join the Puntland Defence Force, in a move that could further deepen political and security tensions between Puntland and the federal government.