GAROWE (Kaab TV) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has launched a series of high-level consultations in Garowe, the capital of the Nugaal region, amid growing concerns over the presence of Federal Government troops in parts of Puntland.
According to multiple sources, President Deni is scheduled to meet today with traditional elders, politicians, military commanders, civil society representatives, and other influential community leaders to discuss what he describes as increasing political and security pressure arising from the deployment of federal forces in Puntland.
The meetings are expected to focus on seeking a united regional position and exploring ways stakeholders can help prevent the ongoing tensions from escalating into armed confrontation.
Sources say Deni will brief participants on recent developments and seek their support in finding a peaceful resolution to the dispute.
The consultations come after several days of increasingly sharp exchanges between officials from Puntland and the Federal Government over the deployment and activities of federal troops in Puntland territory. The disagreement has heightened concerns about the potential for confrontation if a political solution is not reached.
Relations between Puntland and the Federal Government have remained strained over a number of constitutional, political, and security issues in recent years, including disputes over federal authority, resource-sharing, electoral processes, and the management of security forces.
Political observers say the latest consultations underscore the seriousness of the current tensions and the importance of dialogue to prevent further deterioration of relations between the two sides.
No official statement has yet been issued outlining the expected outcome of the consultations, but regional leaders are expected to continue discussions in the coming days as efforts intensify to ease tensions and preserve stability in Puntland.