The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) of Somalia has officially refuted allegations that it transferred the districts of Galdogob and Jariiban from Puntland to Galmudug.
NIRA described the circulating form suggesting such a transfer as false and politically misleading.
The Mudug region, where Galdogob and Jariiban are located, has experienced inter-clan conflicts in recent times. For instance, between June 26 and July 2, 2024, clashes in these districts led to the displacement of over 26,000 people.
Additionally, in December 2024, at least five individuals were killed in inter-clan violence in the Jiicbor area of the western Mudug region.
These conflicts have often been rooted in disputes over resources such as grazing land and water points. Efforts by both Puntland and Galmudug administrations have been ongoing to mediate and resolve these disputes.