Somalia: Puntland warns of a possible conflict along Somaliland border
Puntland state has warned against ongoing security crisis along the border with Somaliland, which has often caused rifts between Garowe and Hargeisa, with both parties claiming territories in Sanaag and Sool, which are located in the far north.
For the past few months, heavy fighting has been recorded in Shidan town along the border where two clans have been fighting against each other the territorial dispute, leading to an adverse humanitarian crisis, which has affected thousands.
Previously, Puntland had accused Somaliland of deploying security forces in the region, arguing that such measures will escalate the conflict. Somaliland claims the region from the larger Somalia, thus leading to the impasse.
Jama Deperani, the spokesperson for Puntland State House asked both parties to showcase restraint as traditional elders try to solve the matter at hand. The elders, he noted, have been working on the matter for several months now.