Abudwak Airport Reopens Following Two-Week Shutdown Amidst Militia Threats and Political Tensions

Mogadishu (AX) — In a fresh turn of events, Abudwak Airport, nestled in Somalia’s Galgaduud region, has reopened its doors to domestic flights. This comes after a two-week hiatus spurred by militia threats and rumours of behind-the-scenes political meddling.

A turbulent clan dispute had stirred security fears, leading to the temporary shutdown of the airport. The skies are now clear for aviation, deemed secure by local officials. One rebel faction’s vows to strike incoming flights led airlines to halt their routes temporarily.

However, local admins are disputing that the hiatus was purely a result of the unrest. As told by the Abudwak District’s helmsperson, sneaky dealings involving local tradesmen and politicos cooked up a false security scare. Their aim? To idle the airport in favor of rival regional airstrips.

“A handful of aviation-linked businessfolk aimed to hobble the locals by ensuring Abudwak’s airport shuttered. They sought to reroute the traffic elsewhere, but the scheme came apart,” the governor declared.

The governor further proclaimed that airlines found meddling won’t be welcomed back in Abudwak’s skies anytime soon.

Despite the ominous threats of yore, flights have swung back into gear and operations are humming along nicely. The regional economy and its wayfarers have both exhaled in relief, with this corridor of connectivity now restored.

The shadow of political trickery surrounding the shutdown may invite sharp scrutiny down the line, as local leaders continue peeling back layers. But, for the moment, district head honchos are on mission to keep flight operations cruising and secure the airport’s future.

Edited by: Ali Musa

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