The federal government of Somalia and the semi-autonomous region of Jubaland have both issued warrants of arrest in a row involving Ahmed Madobe, who was re-elected as president of Jubaland, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
The federal government of Somalia and the semi-autonomous region of Jubaland have both issued warrants of arrest in a row involvingAnalysts said the Jubaland region - with important trade routes along the border with Kenya - has been a point of contention. While the government sought to assert greater control over the area to aid its fight against al-Shabaab insurgents and"manage regional security", local leaders - including Madobe - have resisted.
The Jubaland regional administration has issued an arrest warrant for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of treason, conspiracy with Al-Shabaab, abuse of power,… In a significant escalation of tensions between the Somali federal government and the semi-autonomous region of Jubaland, the federal government on Monday night outright rejected…
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