The Somali Regional Government Issues a Statement for the First Time Regarding the Federal Government of Somalia's Forces Entering the Somali Regional Border

Tuesday 13-October, 2026 {HMC} The Somali Regional Government has for the first time provided details about the Federal Government of Somalia's forces that entered the DDS border, as the DDS Security Leadership, Abdulqadir Rashid, wrote

“We are sharing with the community information about soldiers from the Somali military who have recently been in the city of Jigjiga, who are said to have been on leave, and have entered the Ethiopian border in a manner not consistent with legal procedures and regulations.

The soldiers did not carry sufficient evidence to confirm the purpose of their trip, and they arrived in different groups, which has raised the need for verification and official confirmation.

As is well known, governments have legal frameworks and diplomatic procedures to manage such situations. Discussions are ongoing between the two governments, and a formal resolution is expected to be reached soon.

On the other hand, we urge the community to be cautious of unverified news and false information being spread about this issue, and to avoid disseminating any information that could create confusion or unnecessary concern.”

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