Somalia: Int'l Partners Call for Calm and Restraint in Puntland

Mogadishu — International partners said they are concerned about the violence in Garowe and its impact on civilians. The partners call for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and a return to calm.

"We call on all political stakeholders to engage in dialogue as the only avenue to address and resolve differences," said the statement. The recent escalation risks jeopardizing the positive outcomes secured following the recent district council elections in Puntland.

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