Djibouti President and Michael Keating Discuss Talks with Tukaraq

United Nations Representative to Somalia Michael Keating and Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Gelle discussed the Tukaraq conflict in Somaliland and Puntland.

Keating, who is in Djibouti, met with the president of the country and first he explained the president of Somalia’s situation and what’s happening now.

Keating presided over President Gelle’s role as a key player in the overthrow of Sool, especially Tukaraq, as a result of many efforts failed.

President Gelle told Keating that his efforts would be to end the conflict, and that he will not tolerate the bloody warlord for the Somali people anymore.

Michael Keating has previously failed to resolve the conflict in Puntland and Somaliland, after meetings with leaders of both sides.

“US Mission in Somalia encourages immediate ceasefire around Tukaraq; urges Somaliland, Puntland dialogue and partnership with local communities to end conflict”