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Somalia: Gen. Jimale Takar Rejoins Puntland Forces in Major Blow to Mogadishu

15 August 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 12

General Jimale Takar, commander of the Somali National Army's 54th Division, has reportedly rejoined Puntland's security forces. Officials and clan leaders told Somaliguardian that Danab units under his command in Garowe will no longer report to the federal government, marking a significant development in federal-regional security relations.

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