Nairobi (Bile Blog) The U.S Special Representative for Somalia called today
both Somaliland and Puntland for Calm and refrain from armed conflict
in Sool region following Somaliland’s invasion to Taleh town.
According to a press statement from the U.S Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya
today, Washington views with deep concern the mounting tensions between
Somaliland and Puntland in the northern region of Sool.
On Tuesday Puntland sent a warning to its neighboring region of
Somaliland after Somaliland military seized the strategic town of Taleh
in the northern region of Sool. Both Hargeysa and Garowe regard Taleh
as part of their territories.
Somaliland is a breakaway region that declared its secession from
Somalia in 1991 but not yet international and nationally recognized.
Puntland is a federal state of Somalia.
“We call upon all parties to refrain from violence and to seek
resolution through peaceful dialogue.” The statement from the U.S
Embassy said.
“The United States continues to stand with the Somali people and will
work closely with political and security leaders to promote security,
peace, and stability. Building political cooperation among Somali
regions remains essential for promotion of democracy, good governance,
economic growth, and security in Somalia.” It added.
Meanwhile Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud also called both sides to use peaceful dialogue to resolve their differences.
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