The decision follows talks reportedly aimed at resolving a dispute over the future direction of Gen. Jimcaale and the forces under his command.

According to reports from Garowe, Gen. Jimcaale and the Danab troops under his leadership have abandoned their earlier decision to remain under the Federal Government. The forces are expected to begin the formal registration process to join the Puntland Defense Forces in the coming days.

Dispute Reportedly Resolved

The development follows efforts to end a prolonged disagreement over the Danab forces and which authority they should operate under.

A committee led by former Puntland President Senator Abdirahman Faroole held a press conference in Garowe and announced that a solution had been reached to the dispute.

The committee said that, going forward, the Danab forces would be incorporated into Puntland’s military, effectively ending the disagreement over the unit’s future and chain of command.

If formally implemented, the agreement would represent a significant change in the structure of Puntland’s security forces.

What Does the Return Mean for Puntland’s Darawiish Forces?

The Puntland Darawiish forces are among the administration’s main security institutions, responsible for defending Puntland’s territory and maintaining security across the region.

The return of Gen. Jimcaale and the Danab troops could provide Puntland with additional personnel possessing military experience and security expertise.

The move could also ease tensions among the parties involved, particularly the dispute over who controls the forces and to whom they are ultimately accountable.

Why Did the Forces Previously Join the Federal Government?

Gen. Jimcaale and his troops had previously aligned themselves with Somalia’s Federal Government, a move that triggered political and security tensions between Puntland and the central government.

Puntland has long maintained that forces operating within its territory should fall under the authority of the Puntland administration, while the Federal Government has pursued efforts to build a unified national security structure.

The dispute forms part of Somalia’s broader debate over the structure of the national armed forces and the division of security responsibilities between the Federal Government and federal member states.

Faroole’s Role in Resolving the Dispute

The committee led by Senator Abdirahman Faroole played a role in efforts to resolve the disagreement.

Faroole, a former Puntland president and influential political figure in the region, led the committee in efforts to bring the different sides toward an agreement.

The committee’s announcement suggests that an understanding has been reached, although the next step will be the formal registration and integration of the Danab forces into Puntland’s military structure.

What Could It Mean for Puntland’s Security?

If the Danab forces are formally incorporated into the Puntland Darawiish, the move could strengthen the administration’s capacity to defend its territory and maintain security.

Puntland faces a range of security challenges, particularly operations against armed groups and efforts to secure areas across the region.

The addition of experienced and trained troops could therefore become an important component of Puntland’s security strategy.

However, the success of the integration will depend on how the registration process is conducted, how the forces are incorporated, and how command and administrative structures are established.

Political Implications

Gen. Jimcaale’s decision could also have wider political implications.

Puntland may view the return of the Danab forces as strengthening its authority and control over military units operating within its territory.

The Federal Government, meanwhile, is likely to closely monitor the development because the Danab unit had previously been aligned with the central government.

The development could once again revive the broader debate over how military authority and security responsibilities should be divided between Somalia’s Federal Government and its federal member states.

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