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Puntland Announces New Security Measures, Warns Against Unauthorized Militias and Federal Activities
GAROWE, Somalia – Puntland authorities on Wednesday announced a series of new security measures, including restrictions on militia activity, anti-smuggling operations and tighter controls on the movements of Somali federal officials and security personnel within the semi-autonomous region. The decisions were issued following a meeting of Puntland’s Security Committee and relevant gove
Puntland authorities announced new security measures aimed at restricting militia activities and controlling the movements of federal officials within the region.
What was announced
- Puntland has banned armed technical vehicles operated by illegal militias and instructed security forces to take action against violators.
- The recruitment and mobilization of militia forces within Puntland territory has been prohibited, with legal action threatened against organizers.
- Federal officials and security personnel must comply with Puntland's legal procedures before conducting activities in the region.
Context
The measures were announced following a meeting of Puntland’s Security Committee and relevant government ministries amid ongoing political tensions with the federal government.
“Puntland said officials and security officers from Somalia’s federal government seeking to operate or conduct activities in the region must first comply with Puntland’s legal and administrative procedures.”
Why this matters: These measures reflect Puntland's efforts to assert its authority and maintain security amid rising tensions with the federal government.
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GAROWE, Somalia – Puntland authorities on Wednesday announced a series of new security measures, including restrictions on militia activity, anti-smuggling operations and tighter controls on the movements of Somali federal officials and security personnel within the semi-autonomous region.
The decisions were issued following a meeting of Puntland’s Security Committee and relevant government ministries, which said the measures were aimed at strengthening security and maintaining public order.
Under the new directives, armed technical vehicles operated by what Puntland described as illegal militias have been banned from moving across the region, with security forces instructed to take action against violators.
The administration also prohibited the recruitment and mobilization of militia forces within Puntland territory, warning that legal action would be taken against individuals involved in organizing or recruiting such groups.
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