Tuesday August 1, 2023
Garowe (HOL) - Puntland's Danab Command has announced that traditional elders in Puntland failed to reach decisions on the security situation and the existence of Puntland.
In a statement, the Command, in opposition to the Puntland State leadership, declared that the unilateral cease-fire, which they announced weeks ago, has officially ended. It further threatened to respond to any action taken by Puntland President Said Deni, accusing him of preparing to extend his term.
The anti-regional government forces warned Puntland's political organizations, urging them not to take any actions that may undermine the scheduled Puntland elections in January 2024.
The Command's actions came one day after the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission announced the names of eight political organizations officially recognized as political parties for the upcoming regional election.
The Election Commission stated on Monday that it had approved these parties and would soon grant them recognition certificates in accordance with the changes made to the Puntland constitution last week.
Last week, the Parliament of the Puntland Regional State amended certain provisions of the previous constitution regarding the recognition of political parties, despite opposition groups opposing the amendments.