Somalia’s Southwest State Suspends Cooperation With Federal Government
Southwest State suspends cooperation with Somalia’s federal government, third region to cut ties
Move follows Puntland State and Jubbaland amid disputes over constitutional changes; Mogadishu yet to respond
Southwest State said it acted over alleged federal interference and military mobilization in its territory.
BAIDOA — Southwest State on Tuesday announced it has suspended all cooperation with Somalia’s federal government, becoming the third regional administration to sever formal ties with Mogadishu amid…