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Somalia govt, Puntland edge closer to armed conflict

22 June 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 2

Somalia's federal government and Puntland are reportedly nearing armed confrontation as rival military deployments intensify across the region. This fuels fears that a years-long political dispute could erupt into open conflict, with Puntland authorities deploying additional troops and strengthening security forces.

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