Jubaland threatens to cut ties with central government as Mogadishu rejects declaration of statehood.
Somalia’s central government and the leaders of one of the country’s regions are locked in a power struggle that could turn violent. The dispute centres on Jubaland – an area in the southern-most part of Somalia that has claimed statehood and elected a president. As the standoff escalates, Jubaland authorities are threatening to cut all ties with Mogadishu. Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow reports from Kismayo, Jubaland.
Source: Aljazeera
