Puntland: It’s war between Puntland and Galmudug forces in Galkayo city, killed 7 people
On Saturday, at least 7 people were killed and more than 30 were injured in clashes between Puntland state army and forces loyal to Galmudug admnistration in Galkayo city.
Tensions flared on 22nd of November when a militia from Galmudug opened fire on Construction workers at the site of road project in Garsoor neighborhood, an area part of West-Galkayo which is controlled by Puntland.
Galkayo City is the provincial capital of Mudug region. Puntland controls the West, North & east of the city while forces loyal to Galmudug administrations are based in the southern neighborhood of Barahley.
For several days elders from both sides where trying to mediate but did not succeed and many residents have fled the city.
Yesterday’s clashes were the most intense fighting in the city and both-sides used heavy weaponry.
Puntland forces claimed that they successfully repulsed Galmudug attack on their territories.