International community talks with Puntland and Somaliland over Tukaraq situation




A delegation from the international community spoke to Puntland and Somaliland about the tensions in Tukaraq and the recent clashes between the warring factions. A large delegation from the ICRC led by Mr.Simon Brooks met with Somaliland administration Mr Muse Bihi Abdi, discussing the future of Somaliland and Puntland in the Tukaraq area of Sool region and the status of the prisoners of war, Press release from Somaliland. administration

He also said that the administration of Somaliland was responding to a statement by the delegation that a ceasefire was underway in Tukaraq, saying he welcomed a ceasefire, including the UN Security Council resolution. The United Nations and the international community have proposed to implement, and Somaliland has accepted it

The delegation, led by Mr.Simon Brooks the, met Puntland’s administration Mr.Abdiweli Gaas on Tuesday to discuss the future security situation in Tukaraq and the prisons in the conflict between Puntland and Somaliland, Although a press release from the administration said the meeting addressed humanitarian.
Tukaraq district is now fearing another war between Puntland and Somaliland in the hands of the Sool region, with both sides recently deploying troops to the area.

Meanwhile, calls for the former administration Mr Ahmed Silanyo 1st July to leave parts of the Sool and Sanaag regions, particularly in Elafweyn and abandoned and that he would visit the troops in the region, for cancelled trip Mr Muse Bihi.
World Crisis Organization recently issued a report on the fighting between Puntland and Somaliland, as leaders Africa, Western, Sodo, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and other international donors have requested to take urgent steps to address any conflict between the two sides.