Puntland MPs Accuse Mogadishu of Waging a ‘Political and Military War’ Against Puntland

Mogadishu (WDN) – Members of Somalia’s Federal Parliament representing Puntland have launched a blistering attack on the Federal Government, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration of orchestrating what they described as a coordinated “political and military assault” aimed at undermining Puntland’s autonomy and destabilizing the federal state.

In a strongly worded statement issued amid escalating tensions between Villa Somalia and Garowe, the lawmakers alleged that the Federal Government has deployed troops and intensified military activities in areas administered by Puntland while simultaneously interfering in the state’s internal affairs.

The MPs condemned what they characterized as an attempt to impose Mogadishu’s political will on Puntland, warning that such actions threaten not only regional stability but also the very foundations of Somalia’s federal system.

They demanded an immediate halt to what they called provocative military deployments and political interference, arguing that the Federal Government’s actions risk pushing the country toward a deeper constitutional and security crisis. “The current course is dangerous and unsustainable,” the lawmakers warned, cautioning that unless the dispute is resolved through genuine political dialogue, Somalia could face a further deterioration in both its security and political landscape.