Alshabab spokesman Terrorist Ali Rage: ‘Alshabab has nothing to do with the Galgala conflict’

Mogadishu: Terrorist Sheikh Ali Rage told the press today, “Alshabab is not involved in the Puntland’s Galgala military confrontation…The war is between Puntland Intelligence Service and the local clan inhabitants,” Terrorist Sheikh Ali Mohamud Rage.

“The Galgala Muslim population took up arms to defend their religion, dignity and land. You will succeed, be patient and fight against opression by Ethiopian stooges,” He said. “You have the right to defend your faith, property; God is on your side and you will defeat the enemy.” He added. Sheik Rage also accused the media to have exaggerated Alshabab animosity towards Puntland.

Puntland authorities put the blame on Alshabab to have perpetrated yesterday’s attack on Puntland Security Forces. Though the semiautonomous president, Abdirahman Farole claimed victory over the militia, local sources reported heavy losses on the Puntland Forces.

Earlier, the leader of alleged group in Galgala mountainous region, Abdulkadir Farah talked to Somali Public Radio, “we are not Alshabab, Alshabab operates in southern Somalia,… they are not here any shape or form. We are fighting against injustice and clan sabotage.” The president of Puntland Farole hates us because of our believes and the willingness to accept Sharia law,” Mr. Farah.

After the Alshabab press release, many have questioned the validity of the recent media reports. Reuters Abdi Sheikh reported that the group’s allegiance to Alqaida linked Alshabab, was admitted by group’s founder Sheik Atom to reporters in Galgayo Town. However, there is no trace of such an admission. Eventually, the source of the news came from Garoweonline, which is owned by Puntland President’s son, Mohamed Farole.

Sheikh Atam, an elusive cleric fought Puntland previous administration in the past over oil and mineral exploration projects. In 2006, 15 people died in Majayahan village, and after several failed missions, the then Puntland’s President Ade Muse, abandoned the bloody projects. Ever since, the Sheikh Atam and his militia stayed in Galgala, Majayahan and Dalan, and call themselves ‘The Defenders of Sanaag Resources.’ Meanwhile, some say Puntland’s President, Abdirahman Farole, who resided in Australia and holds Australian citizenship, wants to resume the oil and mineral exploration projects, a plan which the people of the area (Galgala, Majayahan, Dalan, etc) fiercely oppose.

The region is under developed and is populated by marginalized communities. Currently, Puntland has no police, local government, and institutional presence in the area. President Farole has never set foot in Sanaag, Haylaan and Western Bari and is accused by local inhabitants of diverting international aid to Garowe, capital of Puntland and President Farole’s hometown.

Since the last military confrontation, the area has remained calm after the local elders mitigated another deadly conflict.One Response to Alshabab spokesman Ali Rage: ‘Alshabab has nothing to do with the Galgala conflict’  news sources. laasqoray.org
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Breaking News: - Sheikh Atam Give an Interview. VOA-  he confirm the voa news heavy fighting between  his armed groups and Puntland force .in Galgala . He said  to  voa  The Conflict is the between  (local clan)  local  galgal residents and  Puntland President Farole’s  clan., ... In the interview,  He said to   had nothing to do with shabaab and this is  clan-based political conflict . nothing but tribal conflicts.
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