Breaking: Somali president due to visit Beledweyne

The president of republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to visit Beledweyne, the headquarters of Hiran region.

Preparations to welcome the president are going on in Ugas Khalif airport and government institutions in the district.

Our correspondent in the region reports that a plane carrying security officers and other delegates reached the district early in the morning.

The security of the city was tightened by the joint forces as heavily armed forces are seen patrolling the main streets.

President Mohamed is expected to take meeting with the traditional elders, intellectuals and Hiran administration in an effort to end the clan clashes in Deefow locality.

Other reports from Hiran region states that president Hassan  is anticipated to visit Eel-Bur district in Galgadud region.