Garowe Talks Ease Gen. Jimale Standoff, but Puntland’s Broader Political Tensions Remain Unresolved

Garowe (WDN) -A high-level mediation effort involving influential elders and senior Puntland officials has reportedly succeeded in easing the recent standoff between Gen. Jimale Jama Takar and the Puntland government, bringing a temporary calm to one of the state’s most closely watched political and security disputes.

The talks, held over several days in Garowe, concluded late Tuesday night with what participants described as a breakthrough agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions that had threatened to deepen divisions within Puntland’s security landscape.

Among those participating in the discussions were former Puntland President Sen. Abdirahman Mohamed Farole, Puntland Interior Minister Abdi Hirsi Qarjab, Health Minister Mohamed Abdirahman Farole, and Puntland Police Commissioner Gen. Mumin Abdi Shire. The meeting focused on security in Garowe, Puntland’s internal political situation, and broader developments across Somalia.

Speaking after the meeting, Senator Farole said the negotiations had ended successfully and praised the efforts of Nugaal’s traditional elders in helping bridge differences between the government and Gen. Jimale.