Ethopia: Somalia alleges ‘unauthorized’ arms transfer from Ethiopia to Puntland, citing ‘violation’ of sovereignty

Addis Abeba – The Government of Somalia has raised concerns over what it describes as an “unauthorized shipment of arms and ammunition” allegedly transported through Ethiopia to Somalia’s Puntland region.

In a press release dated 20 September 2024, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation stated that “documented evidence” confirms two lorries transported weapons from Ethiopia to Puntland “without any diplomatic…