Former Galmudug state leader voices concern over Galkayo fighting
Former Galmudug state leader Abdi Hasan Awale Qeybdiid has voiced alarming concern over the escalating fighting broke out between Galmudug and Puntland forces in the central Somali town of Galkayo.
Speaking in an interview with Radioo Shabelle, Mr Qeybdiid said: “It was unfortunate to shed the blood of Somali people at a time the country is coming out of the civil war and heading towards peace and development.”
The recent fighting in southern Galkayo city has forced hundreds of local residents to flee their house. More than 10 people have killed and 30 sustained injures.
Mr Qeybdiid called for an immediate end to the fighting in Galkayo, urging both sides urging both warring sides to do everything it can to protect the population “and safeguard peace and stability.
Qeybdiid’s call comes as the Officials from Galmudug and Puntland states have traded accusations each claiming innocence over the recent deadly battle at Garsoor area in Galkayo town.
