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Puntland Issues Order Regarding Families

16 August 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 12

Puntland has issued an order requiring lodging establishments not to accommodate couples without a marriage certificate issued by the Ministry of Justice. This directive aims to regulate family and social norms within the state. The measure seeks to enforce legal marital status for couples staying in public accommodations.

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