Puntland refuses to participate in NCC meeting requested by Hassan Sheikh
In Garowe, the Hassan Sheikh administration faces a new deadlock amid increasing divides in Somalia.
After President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud invited federal state leaders to a meeting, Puntland declared it would not attend.
Puntland had previously refused to acknowledge the federal government and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as valid, citing changes to the constitution.
"Mogadishu's administration is not recognized by Puntland due to unconstitutional alterations. Until the proper constitution is restored and issues…