Somalia accuses Ethiopia of unauthorized arms shipment to Puntland

The accusations were made public by Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which stated that the arms were transported via Ethiopian territory without diplomatic engagement. Somalia has also claimed that Ethiopia has engaged in similar actions in the past, including an alleged air shipment of weapons to Baidoa. The Somali government has demanded an immediate cessation of what it describes as transgressions by Ethiopia. Ethiopia, which has a significant military presence in Somalia aimed at combating the Islamist group al-Shabab, has denied the allegations and emphasized its commitment to regional stability. The ongoing diplomatic dispute has led to heightened concerns about the security dynamics in the Horn of Africa, particularly as Somalia has threatened to expel Ethiopian troops and has sought military cooperation with other nations, including Egypt.