Puntland moves against Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril amid separatist push in Sanaag, accusing Mogadishu of fueling conflict to break Somaliland’s territorial integrity.
Secret WARYATV sources reveal Somalia’s covert support for Sanaag separatists, triggering Puntland’s move to revoke immunity from ex-Speaker Jibril, risking major conflict over Somaliland’s resource-rich eastern region.
Sanaag in Turmoil: Puntland and Mogadishu’s Secret Tug-of-War Threatens Somaliland’s Territorial Unity
A secretive power struggle is unfolding over the strategically crucial Sanaag region, pushing Somaliland and Puntland toward a potentially explosive conflict. Puntland’s parliament is set to revoke immunity from its former Speaker, Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril, accusing him of sedition for spearheading efforts to detach Sanaag and merge it with the newly formed SSC-Khaatumo administration.
Jibril’s bold appearance in military attire at a meeting with clan elders in Ceelbuh underscores the seriousness of Sanaag’s separatist ambitions. Despite Puntland’s heavy security crackdown, separatists defiantly claim a constitutional right to self-determination, exposing deep grievances rooted in historical neglect and political marginalization.
Secret sources have revealed exclusively to WARYATV that Somalia’s federal government is clandestinely fueling this separatist momentum, aiming to annex Sanaag from Somaliland—a charge Mogadishu vehemently denies. Yet, Puntland sees Villa Somalia’s hidden hand clearly, believing federal backing emboldens separatists seeking to redraw territorial lines at Puntland’s expense.
Losing Sanaag would dramatically weaken Somaliland’s strategic and economic standing, stripping it of vital access to Red Sea routes and lucrative mineral deposits. Somaliland, already battling with SSC-Khaatumo administration, faces existential threats as Sanaag’s allegiance shifts.
This crisis underscores the explosive intersection of local grievances, regional rivalry, and federal interference. With Puntland deploying troops and separatists digging in their heels, the stage is set for a conflict that could redefine power dynamics across eastern Somaliland—unless urgent diplomacy prevails.
