Somalia: Progress made in quelling tension, says Puntland Security Minister

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GAROWE, Somalia, July 12, 2015 (Garowe Online)-Puntland Security Minister Abdi Hirsi Ali (Qarjab) has said, they made concessions to find a solution to tensions that brewed between Puntland government and former commander Gen. Mohiyadin Ahmed Musse on Sunday, Garowe Online reports.

In an interview with Puntland-based independent station, Radio Garowe, Security Minister expressed hope of end to the tensions between striking soldiers and the Presidency after nearly a month of deadlock and wavering mediation endeavor.

Traditional leaders have been spearheading the move to mediate in the dispute and convince opposing forces to withdraw to their original positions.

Meanwhile, he noted that security agencies are on high terror alert for possible attacks inside Puntland following intelligence gatherings.

Qarjab asked the public to closely cooperate with security forces on pinpointing any detrimental threat to the security.

Jubaland President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam and Nugal traditional leaders Sunday discussed the dispute during a meeting in the state capital, Garowe. 

GAROWE ONLINE 

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