Clash In Tukaraq between Somaliland and Puntland

[Deeq A.]

LASANOD— Somaliland defense forces & Puntland army clashed in Tukaraq, which lies 35 km from Garowe, Puntland’s provincial capital. According to reports coming from Lasanod, Sool’s capital confirm that heavy fighting broke out early on Monday. Puntland army launched massive attack against Somaliland defense forces and repulsed as the attackers.  It is accused that Puntland forces have initiated the hostilities.

Puntland was the sole premeditated aggression against Somaliland on numerous times.There are human casualties but still details are sketchy. Reports said that there are deaths and injuries. Somaliland defense forces have been on high alert since the first visit embarked by Somali president, Mohamed Farmajo Puntland. There are reports indicating that the Somali president is about to visit regions controlled by Somaliland in eastern Sanaag and parts of Sool.