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Puntland Accuses Somaliland Of Attacking Its Territory To Disrupt Farmajo’s Visit

Puntland has on Monday accused Somaliland of launching an attack on its territory to disrupt President Farmajo’s historic visit to the region.

Puntland has on Monday accused Somaliland of launching an attack on its territory to disrupt President Farmajo’s historic visit to the region.

In the statement released by Puntland Presidency condemned the assault on Tukaraq as “an aggression move” that could create an unprecedented danger to the peace and stability of the region.

The attack also encourages the terrorist organizations that Puntland is battling in the mountainous Galgala area, read the statement in part.

Meanwhile, Puntland has vowed to respond appropriately and proportionately to this attack on Tukaraq, a small town near Las Anod in Sool region, located 60Km west of Garowe.

Earlier Monday, Somaliland forces launched an offensive against Puntland forces, allowing it to capture the town on the disputed border.

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