Anti Galmudug Demos Staged in Puntland

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at center of Garowe- the capital city of Puntaland state to protest against the formation of Gulmudug state of central regions which has set its borders beyond Puntland territorial borders.

Demonstrators carried banners reading statement against Somali Federal Government president and the speaker of Federal parliament respectively.

The demonstrator’s rationale of staging rally is to protest against what they called territorial claim by the forming State of Galmudug that belongs to Puntland .

The Mudug debate

Article 49 of provisional Federal Constitutions provides that federal states should be formed by the merger of two or more regions, as such Galmudug is made up of Mudug and Galgaduud,

But Mudug is split into two, part if it is administered by Puntland.

In meanwhile Goobjoog has learnt Puntland has started deploying troops in Galkio , a move that could be seen provocative by other sides.

UN special representative accused.

Nugal region’s Governor Mr. Abdullahi Issi Ahmed accused Nicolas Key for being part of anti Puntland conspiracy

“We would like to share the world and ofcourse we are perplex how come the special representative of UN could be part of tiny special interest group that works against Puntland”

He added “We are sending Key strong message please clean yourself from these people”

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