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In his election campaign, Hassan Sheikh promised Somalia at peace with itself and with the world. He convened consultative talks with the leaders of the five Federal States twice.

The two regional states have been at loggerheads over the control of the Sool and Sanaag regions which are located on their border.

Somaliland ayaa qabsatey Caasimada Sool ee Laas-Caanood sanadkii 2007, waxaana xiligaas kadib ay kusii siqeysay magaaladda Garowe, xarunta Puntland.

Deni's relations were at a low point since May 15 presidential election in Mogadishu, when the regional leader faced a devastating defeat to Hassan Sheikh, who won the race for the top seat.

Qaraxyada ayaa ku badan Buuraha Galgala, ee gobolka Bari halkaasoo ay ku leeyihiin Al-Shabaab iyo Daacish saldhigyo ay ku tababartaan.

Puntland is the oldest Federal-State located in northeastern Somalia with a population of around 4 million people. Deni was elected as president of Puntland in early 2019.

The President previusly visited Southwest and Galmudug States to find solutions to the current political challenges after some leaders dissatisfied by the way PM Hamza formed hi cabinet.

The trip comes amid a political row between Villa Somalia and Puntland president Said Abdullahi Deni who lost in May presidential election and his bid to be appointed as PM by Hassan Sheikh.

An advance delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Abshir Omar Huruuse, is also heading to Garowe today to pave the way for the president to arrive in the city.

Already political rift erupted among leaders in the previous opposition alliance led to a change in leadership in Somalia. Puntland and Jubaland differed on the appointment of PM Hamse Abdi Barre.

KON made various contacts with Puntland Security officials, particularly the Galkayo Police, and have confirmed the news of the escapees.

During the closed-door discussion, the top officials made direct contact with Puntland President Said Deni, who is currently abroad, and discussed ways to de-escalate the rising tension in Bossaso.