No flights to and from Ugaas Khalif airport in Beletweyne as ‘Jeyte order’ takes effect

GOOBJOOG NEWS|BELETWEYNE: Civilian passenger flights to and from Ugaas Khalif Airport in Beletweyne were cancelled Saturday following an order for the immediate former governor of Hiiraan state Ali Jeyte who has since declared himself the interim leader of the ‘Hiiraan Administration.’

Jeyte issued the order on Saturday barring all civilian flights except those carrying cargo and African Union flights. According to the order which has since been dismissed by HirShabelle administration, Jeyte directed that civilian passenger flights cease operations to and from the airport from June 24 to 28.

Sources say there have been no civilian flights to and from the airport since yesterday. Jeyte was sacked mid-this month by HirShabelle president Ali Gudlawe over allegations of disputes over revenue collection in the region.

Subsequently, the three-time governor declared he would lead the formation of ‘Hiiraan State’ which he has since said he is the interim leader.