GAROWE, (WDN)— The Puntland Parliament on passed a strongly worded resolution denouncing what it described as repeated and unlawful interference by Somalia’s Federal Government in the internal affairs of Puntland and neighboring Jubaland.

Lawmakers accused Villa Somalia of deliberately undermining stability in the Sanaag and Haylaan regions by fueling political, social, and clan divisions among communities historically united in defending the disputed SSC territories. The resolution warned that such interference threatens the social fabric and security of the region.

“The federal government bears full responsibility for the instability and disorder triggered by these unlawful actions,” the resolution declared, placing direct blame on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration.

The parliament also condemned the federal government’s recent military campaign in the Gedo region of Jubaland, describing it as an illegal offensive. Lawmakers extended condolences to the people and government of Jubaland, citing civilian casualties and destruction resulting from the confrontation.

In a separate section, the Puntland Parliament voiced alarm over the ongoing security crisis in Hirshabelle’s Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions, where Al-Shabaab militants continue to exert pressure on local populations and defense forces. Legislators criticized the federal government for its failure to adequately support the region’s counterterrorism efforts and to protect civilians.

Meanwhile, the resolution praised Puntland’s own security forces for their progress in a counterterrorism operation in the rugged Cal Miskaad mountain range. The campaign, aimed at flushing out extremist fighters, has reportedly reached its final phase, with militants cleared from most areas except for limited pockets near the port city of Bosaso.

The resolution reflects growing tensions between Somalia’s federal member states and the central government in Mogadishu, amid deepening disputes over constitutional authority, military deployments, and political representation.

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