Puntland is a region in northeastern Somalia, centered around Garowe (Nugaal region), whose leaders in 1998 declared it to be an autonomous state. The current government apparently sees the move as an attempt to reconstitute Somalia as a federative republic. Unlike neighbouring Somaliland, it does not seek outright independence from Somalia. The name is derived from the Land of Punt mentioned by ancient Egyptian sources, which is believed by some to have existed in what is now Somalia.

History

---

Puntland considered itself as an autonomous state within Somalia. In 1969, when Somalia's government was toppled in a coup d'état, years of war and chaos followed. An unsuccessful invasion of Ethiopia followed the Soviet Union's change of support from Somalia to Ethiopia, caused by the rise of a pro-Soviet government in Ethiopia. Left without Soviet support, Somalia turned to the United States, which allowed Somalia's self-proclaimed president, Siad Barre, to stay in power through the end of the Cold War in 1991. When the Soviet Union collapsed, American support for the Somali government was withdrawn, and Barre was overthrown.

Following these events, Somalis remained without a strong government, with constant wars ravaging the southern part of Somalia. These events led to the 1991 secession of Somaliland, which in 1960 had enjoyed a few days of independence. Violence continued throughout the land, prompting a United Nations peacekeeping force to be sent to war-torn Somalia. The relief effort ended however on March 3, 1994, after the Battle of Mogadishu when two American helicopters were shot down and 18 soldiers were killed.

More on [ Puntland ]

Puntland - Twitter Search

Puntland Chat Network ( puntlandchat live on livestream.com/puntlandchat )
Yusufjournalist (Yusuf Journalist) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:20:06 -0000
Puntland Chat Network ( puntlandchat live on livestream.com/puntlandchat )
Re: What options do we have? ( RRL.L): Redimp, The pos sign, on the other hand, is that Smith production/sales will fund the Puntland d...
iiidiscussion (interactiveinvestor) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:08:17 -0000
Re: What options do we have? ( RRL.L): Redimp, The pos sign, on the other hand, is that Smith production/sales will fund the Puntland d...
Horseed Media Yaa weeye Ninka ugu dheer Degaanada Puntland?? http://horseedmedia.net/2009/12/yaa-weeye-ninka-ugu-dheer-degaanada-puntland/
horseed (Horseed Media) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:27:03 -0000
Horseed Media Yaa weeye Ninka ugu dheer Degaanada Puntland?? http://horseedmedia.net/2009/12/yaa-weeye-ninka-ugu-dheer-degaanada-puntland/
In the Southern Part of Galkacyo Puntland, ppl are fleeing to nearby cities to avoid being hit. The # injured is in the 100's w/ 50 dead.
ThePuntlander (ThePuntlander) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:14:08 -0000
In the Southern Part of Galkacyo Puntland, ppl are fleeing to nearby cities to avoid being hit. The # injured is in the 100's w/ 50 dead.
The entire Northside of Galkacyo, Puntland is on lockdown, an order from the government to keep the ppl safe from indiscriminate shelling's.
ThePuntlander (ThePuntlander) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:07:07 -0000
The entire Northside of Galkacyo, Puntland is on lockdown, an order from the government to keep the ppl safe from indiscriminate shelling's.
The war in Galkacyo, Puntland is headed into day three. This time its intensified and Puntland forces are fully prepared to deal with task.
ThePuntlander (ThePuntlander) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:59:42 -0000
The war in Galkacyo, Puntland is headed into day three. This time its intensified and Puntland forces are fully prepared to deal with task.

Subscribe to Puntland RSS feed