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Jubbaland Accuses Federal Government of Responsibility for Doolow Airport Closure

02 August 2026 · Single source · Edition 10

The Jubbaland administration has accused the Federal Government of Somalia of being responsible for the closure of Doolow Airport. This accusation highlights ongoing tensions between the federal government and regional states regarding control over infrastructure and regional autonomy. The airport's closure impacts local travel and trade in the Gedo region.

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