Somalia in deadlock over Jubaland
Jubaland threatens to cut ties with central government as Mogadishu rejects declaration of statehood.
Published On 7 Jun 2013
Somalia’s central government and the leaders of one of the country’s regions are locked in a power struggle that could turn violent.
The dispute centres on Jubaland – an area in the southern-most part of Somalia that has claimed statehood and elected a president.
As the standoff escalates, Jubaland authorities are threatening to cut all ties with Mogadishu.
Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow reports from Kismayo, Jubaland.
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Source: Al Jazeera