Qeybdid lifts sanction on Galkacyo Airport despite A new threat from Puntland

Gal mudug State President Abdi Hassab Awaleh “Qeydid” said on Sunday that they have lifted sanction against Galkacyo Airport under the control of the Semi-autonomous Reginal State of Punland.

Qeybdid speaking at a press conference in Galkacyo stated that this sanction was response to an other similar sanction imposed by Punland a new airport constrution in GalMudug.

“Lifting the sanction we have imposed on Galkacyo comes after we have received a petition from the Federal Government calling for easing tension in Galkacyo and allowing Galkacyo airport restart its regular activities” said Qeybdid.

On the otherside , Puntand authorities said Galkacyo airport is something that is unnegotiatable .

“Galkacyo airport is similar to Garowe and Boosaso airport administered by Puntland “ said Abdiweli Herzi Abdulle , Puntland’s Minister of information.

“Puntland will react any agression against Galkacyo Airport “ threatened Puntland’s Minister of information.