Puntland Danab Commandos Warn of Possible Internal Conflict Amid Rising Political Tensions

GOOBJOOG NEWS|BOSASO: A unit of the Somali National Army’s Danab Commandos operating in Puntland has issued a statement warning of the risk of armed conflict in the semi-autonomous state, citing reports of possible attacks targeting the Puntland Security Force (PSF).

In the statement, the Danab unit said the current tensions in Puntland stem from political disagreements rather than any external security threat facing the administration.

The commandos accused Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni of escalating tensions and alleged that his actions could lead to armed confrontation among Puntland’s security forces. They urged all parties to avoid any steps that could trigger bloodshed or clashes between forces operating in the region.

The statement also highlighted the role Danab personnel have played in supporting security operations in Puntland over the years, describing themselves as a force committed to protecting the people of Puntland.

The warning comes as political tensions remain high in Puntland, with growing calls from members of the public and political stakeholders for dialogue to resolve disputes peacefully and prevent further deterioration of the security situation. The statement follows reports that the Puntland administration has been deploying additional security forces to parts of the Mudug region.

Background

Political tensions in Puntland have intensified in recent days following disagreements involving the regional administration and sections of the security establishment. Over the weekend, the Puntland administration issued a statement criticizing what it described as actions by Somalia’s Federal Government that could undermine Puntland’s stability.

At the same time, reports of troop movements and increased military deployments have raised concerns about the possibility of confrontations between rival security forces. While no major armed clashes have been officially confirmed, political observers and community leaders have continued to urge restraint and dialogue to prevent the crisis from escalating into violence.