Somalian Soldiers trained in Eritrea stage mutiny in Bosaso over unpaid salaries

Somalian Soldiers trained in Eritrea closed the roads around the main airport in Bosaso city, complaining of lack of salary. After they were brought back to the country a few months ago, the soldiers went to Garowe and Bosaso, joining the Puntland maritime police funded by the UAE.

the soldiers took control of the entrance to the airport in Bosaso, where they imposed a blockade against the movement of Bosaso airport. The mutiny coincided with an explosion in Bosaso town, according to reports, an officer of the Puntland army, his bodyguards, and civilians were injured.

The commander’s car was bombed by a land mine. It is not known who is behind the blast, although the recent bombings in Bosaso city were claimed by Al-Shabaab.

Both the Puntland regional administration and the federal government of Somalia have yet to issue statements regarding this incident, prompting public anticipation for their response to the soldiers’ demands.