MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi on Tuesday denied reports that the federal government has deployed troops to Sool and Sanaag regions amid escalating tensions between Puntland state and SSC-Khatumo administration.
Minister Fiqi dismissed the claims as fabricated and lacking evidence.
Fiqi also criticized the contradictory nature of the claims, pointing out the inconsistency in accusing the federal government of both weakness and overreach.
Some say the government cannot even secure Mogadishu, let alone control distant regions like Sool and Sanaag. Then they turn around and accuse us of sending troops there—it doesn’t add up, he said.
The Minister further rejected claims that the federal government is working to dismantle Somalia’s federal system while simultaneously supporting the development of institutions in SSC-Khatumo.
“You cannot accuse the government of undermining federalism and at the same time claim that it is assisting the establishment of a new federal member state,” he added.
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