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Puntland Issues Warning to Federal Government Recruits in Mudug

Staff Reporter — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:40:38 +0000

Puntland police have warned residents of the Mudug region against joining forces recruited by Somalia’s Federal Government, accusing Mogadishu of undermining regional security and fueling divisions within local communities.

Mudug Regional Police Commander Col. Mahmoud Muse Bile (Farda-fuul) issued the warning while addressing security personnel preparing to deploy across the region.

He urged individuals who had enlisted with the Federal Government to return and support Puntland instead.

Addressing those recruited by Mogadishu, the commander said they should stand with their own communities and contribute to Puntland’s security rather than becoming involved in what he described as efforts that could deepen political and social divisions.

Col. Farda-fuul also accused the Federal Government of recruiting irregular armed groups whose backgrounds, he claimed, had not been properly vetted.

He alleged that some of those recruited were individuals facing criminal accusations, warning that such actions could threaten Puntland’s stability.

The warning comes amid escalating tensions between Puntland and Somalia’s Federal Government over recruitment efforts in the Mudug region.

Puntland authorities have repeatedly opposed what they describe as unilateral federal military recruitment inside the regional state, arguing that such moves undermine the federal system and risk worsening political and security tensions.

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Puntland President Deni Begins Consultations in Garowe Over Federal Troop Presence

Staff Reporter — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:21:25 +0000

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.

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