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.
The Puntland delegation also appealed to Somalia’s international partners and domestic political stakeholders to intervene diplomatically and support an inclusive political settlement capable of defusing the escalating confrontation before it spirals beyond control.
The Federal Government has repeatedly rejected similar accusations, insisting that its actions are intended to safeguard Somalia’s national unity, uphold the Constitution, and protect national security. Mogadishu has consistently denied claims that it is targeting Puntland or seeking to undermine the regional administration.
Relations between the Federal Government and Puntland have steadily deteriorated since the dispute over constitutional amendments and the country’s electoral framework. Puntland has maintained that it suspended recognition of federal institutions until an inclusive political agreement is reached on Somalia’s constitutional future.
The latest exchange of accusations underscores the widening political rift between Mogadishu and Garowe, raising fresh concerns that the prolonged constitutional dispute could evolve into a broader confrontation unless meaningful negotiations are launched.
With both sides hardening their positions and public rhetoric becoming increasingly confrontational, fears are mounting that Somalia’s federal crisis is entering an even more volatile and unpredictable phase.
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