Puntland Accuses the Federal Government of Creating Piracy in Its Coastal Areas
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The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has accused the Federal Government of Somalia led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the resurgence of piracy in the waters of Somalia, particularly in Puntland.
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Puntland Accuses the Federal Government of Creating Piracy in Its Coastal Areas.
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Horseed Media
Puntland accuses the Federal Government of Somalia of creating armed groups in its coastal areas.
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Puntland claims that these actions are politically motivated.
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Horseed Media
The President of Puntland, Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni, stated that President Xasan Sheekh is creating armed groups in Puntland's coastal areas.
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Horseed Media
Puntland alleges that the aim is to undermine its security and disrupt important maritime routes.
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Horseed Media
Puntland claims that President Xasan Sheekh is attempting to weaken its administrative institutions.
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Horseed Media
President Xasan Sheekh is accused of trying to destroy Puntland.
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Horseed Media
The President of Puntland is Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni.
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Horseed Media
The federal government agencies' legal status ended on May 15.
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Horseed Media
Hassan Sheikh was recognized as the former President of Somalia.
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Horseed Media
Puntland opposes political abduction by the former President.
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Horseed Media
Puntland has the right to enter into international agreements.
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Horseed Media
The President of Puntland stated that Puntland will operate as an independent state.
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Puntland Post
Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni accused Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud of being behind the resurgence of piracy off the coast of Puntland.
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Puntland Post
Deni stated that the piracy is intended to undermine the country's security.
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Puntland Post
Deni claimed that Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud is funding armed youth militias in certain districts.
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Puntland Post
Deni mentioned specific districts where these armed militias are being created.
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Puntland Post
Pirate groups are currently holding three commercial ships off the coast of Puntland.
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Puntland Post
The pirates have demanded ransom for the ships they are holding.
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Most recent report · 16 June 2026 09:42 UTC
Puntland Accuses the Federal Government of Creating Piracy in Its Coastal Areas
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15 June 2026 · 07:17 UTC
The President of Puntland Attacks the Leaders of the Somali Government.
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Most recent report · 15 June 2026 08:13 UTC
Deni accuses Hassan Sheikh of creating piracy that has erupted in Puntland
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15 June 2026 07:17 – 16 June 2026 09:42 · UTC
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Puntland Accuses the Federal Government of Creating Piracy in Its Coastal Areas
The Puntland government has accused the President of the Federal Government, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, of being behind plans to create...
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Deni accuses Hassan Sheikh of creating piracy that has erupted in Puntland
The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has accused the Federal Government of Somalia led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of…
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The President of Puntland Attacks the Leaders of the Somali Government.
The President of Puntland, Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni, has strongly addressed the political situation in the country, and he...
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- Horseed Media, Puntland Post
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- Soomaali
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