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Hiiraan Online Today from Hiiraan Online: Somali Music advertisements Somaliland officials condemn Mogadishu over airspace dispute, call It political pressure FacebookFacebook messengerTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramEmail Saturday October 25, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) - Somaliland government has accused the Federal Government of Somalia of planning a “war” over airspace and air travel, alleging that the move is intended to sanction the people of Somaliland. The Minister of the Presidency of Somaliland, Khadar Hussein Abdi, speaking to the media on Saturday, said that the ongoing “air war” between Somaliland and the Somali government is being waged to pressure Somaliland politically. “It is a shame and a disgrace for the Somali government and its people that, despite their failed mission, they are trying day and night to harass Somaliland. It is a big mistake on their part because they claim to want ‘Greater Somalia,’ but in reality, they aim to harass the people of Somaliland in every possible way,” said Minister Khadar Looge. The minister blamed Mahmoud Hashi Abdi, Chairman of the opposition KAAH Party, for transferring full management of Somalia’s airspace to the federal government, saying that he signed the agreement while serving as Minister of Aviation and Air Transport in President Ahmed Silanyo’s administration. “How did they get the airspace management? We transferred it to them and allowed them to manage it. One of our own signed that agreement — the person who signed it is the Chairman of the KAAH Party,” said Minister “The Chairman of KAAH cannot speak on three issues: the first is airspace, the second is water, and the third is corruption.” According to the minister, while Somalia’s airspace was under international supervision, Chairman Hashi transferred its control to the Somali government — a decision that he said has led to the current dispute. Chairman Hashi recently stated that the airspace issue is a test for the Somaliland government. The Federal Government of Somalia recently implemented an E-Visa system, requiring all travelers without a Somali passport — including those from Somaliland — to apply for a visa before arriving in Somalia. Somaliland has protested the move, but the federal government insists it remains the sole authority responsible for the country’s airspace and immigration matters. Opinion| Privacy Policy|Sports|Somali Music|Somali Map All Rights Reserved Copyright. © 1999-2025, www.hiiraan.com
