Somalia Federal Govt Rejects Puntland's Plan to Establish Regional ID Agency

Somalia Federal Govt Rejects Puntland's Plan to Establish Regional ID Agency

Somalia's federal government condemned on Monday a plan by Puntland's regional president, Said Abdullahi Deni, to establish a regional identity agency, calling it a breach of national law and an attempt to undermine the country's unified identification system.

Somalia’s federal government sets preconditions for Jubaland president’s participation in NCC talks

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s government has imposed a stringent condition on the participation of Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe in the upcoming National Consultative Council meeting, after excluding him from the list of invitees.  Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Ismail Fartag, stated that Madobe would only be allowed to attend the meeting if he invalidates the controversial election in which he secured a third term in office la…

Somalia’s Interior Ministry Strongly Opposes Puntland’s Move Toward Regional State Identification – Somali Dispatch

MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Ministry of Interior has strongly condemned Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni’s recent approval of a process seeking federal member state identification for Puntland. The ministry described the move as “unconstitutional” and violating national laws. In an official statement, the ministry stated that Puntland’s decision lacks any legal or national legitimacy and undermines Somalia’s sovereignty and federal governa…