Puntland vice-president calls for fight against Somali government
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Puntlandpost
Puntland Vice-President Ilyas Osman Lugatoor has called on Mogadishu residents to oppose the Somali government of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whom he accuses of promoting an election that threatens the country’s unity. He warned that Puntland would make its own decisions if no electoral agreement were reached, Puntland Post reports.
Puntland Vice-President Ilyaas Cismaan Lugatoor has called on residents of Mogadishu to fight the Somali government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing it of leading the country towards a dangerous election and favouring its division, Puntland Post reports. Lugatoor, who also serves as acting president of Puntland, described the struggle as a meritorious action.
He warned that Puntland would make its own decisions if Hassan Sheikh failed to organise an election agreed upon by all sides. The dispute concerns the electoral process and how to preserve Somalia’s unity.
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