GAROWE, Somalia -- Militia led by the self declared Khaatumo leader Mohamed Yusuf Jama (Indhosheel) Sunday arrived in Taleh district of Sool region, Garowe Online reports.| This is the part between Puntland and Somaliland that each wants for their own, just because. The locals are cursing the mustaches on both sides. Festivities are common... |
According to a footage posted on You Tube, Indhosheel said: "If the neighboring administrations [Puntland and Somaliland] join their hands for the destruction of Khaatumo State, they will never succeed in their conspiracy goals".
Continuing, Khaatumo leader accused unidentified agents of shedding the blood of innocent Khaatumo civilians and called for the formation of statue for those who lost their lives for the sake of Khaatumo.
Despite a deadly attack by Indhosheel militiamen, the outgoing Puntland Vice President Gen. Abdisamad Ali Shire visited Taleh in November 2013 in an effort to reconcile the local communities.
Khatumo is a self-declared administration in Sool and Sanaag regions, where Puntland and Somaliland have vied for control since 2002 with irregular armed confrontations. In January 2012, the convention that formed Khatumo was held in Taleh town, but many Khatumo leaders have joined Puntland, including Ahmed Elmi Osman (Ahmed Karash).
The historic town of Taleh, lies 90km northwest of Garowe, capital of Puntland and has been a headquarters for Khaatumo administration that was founded by politician and Federal MP, Dr. Ali Khalif Galaydh.