The Somali Federal Government has issued a warning to prevent flights to Kismayo, the administrative capital of Jubaland, from operating. The government’s warning comes amid growing tensions between the federal government and Jubaland’s administration. The Federal Government has emphasized that no flights should be allowed to land in Kismayo unless authorized, with direct instructions being issued for the cessation of air travel to the city.
Reports indicate that the Federal Government has also deployed a significant military presence near the Jubaland region. This move follows heightened concerns about potential security threats. The Somali government has issued orders prohibiting air travel to Kismayo and reminded airline operators of the importance of following these directives.
In an earlier incident, the Jubaland administration had warned of possible security risks for flights to Ras Kambooni, urging caution to avoid any unwanted incidents. The Federal Government’s order also emphasizes that transportation services in Kismayo could be impacted by the ongoing security concerns.
The warning comes after the Jubaland region’s president, Ahmed Madobe, was re-elected as president in a controversial election held on November 15, 2017. The Federal Government had earlier raised concerns over the election, which led to tensions between the two sides. Furthermore, the Federal Government has made it clear that it will take strong military action if necessary to ensure the security of the region, particularly in Ras Kambooni, within 15 days.
