Faysal Maxamed Xasan (Boston), Hiiraan Online
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Puntland’s for Security Mr. Abdullahi Said Samatar who attended yesterday a meeting to discuss the defence of Puntland said that Puntland Administration is determined to retake the city of Lasanod.
“It is shame on us to allow the presence of people with special interests that are incompatible with the interest of the people of Puntland on our territories and it is a sacred duty [on us] to retake Lasanod,” said The Minister of Security speaking at the meeting to discus the defence to Puntalnd which took place in Bosaso.
On the other hand, the President of Puntland Administration Mr. Mohamud Muse Hersi Adde who arrived at Bosaso days ago said that Puntland will start plans to defend its territory and that it will increase security at its border with Somaliland.
Puntland Administration started military movements in areas in Sanag region to increase security in those areas.
Talks about hopes of Puntland to retake Lasanod city has recently increased although this latest announcement from Puntland Administration comes at a time when Somaliland forces are currently in present in Lasanod.
Additional contribution by Mohamed Amin Ahmed, Hiiraan Online
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