Deeq A. Posted January 9, 2018 Puntland, a provincial administration in Somalia is reported to be amassing troops in the front lines in Tukaraq, a town which lies 40 km from its capital, Garowe. Both forces clashed yesterday and resulted that Somaliland authority overpowered soldiers from Puntland and took control of the town easily. It is said that Puntland have deployed tanks and armored personnel carriers along areas nearby Takaruq where the two forces are about to clash once again. both have locked horns over territorial ownership of Sool, Sanaag and Ayn regions. The regions belong to Somaliland in terms of geographic location as there is a border demarcation which dates back to the colonial era. Britain colonized Somaliland and did the border demarcation. Puntland claims the territory by clan affiliation. The two authorities have accused each other of starting the war. Puntland also blames Somaliland of harbouring and supporting terrorist movements inside Puntland. Somaliland has said that Puntland is encroaching on its territory and has the right to defend against any aggression. Because of the tense situation, Puntland has restricted the traffic between Lasanod and Garowe. The sources said that Puntland sent army troops to those in the front line in retaliation to Somaliland which took control of Tukaraq. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
