MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s army and Jubaland forces are teetering on the edge of conflict, as the military buildup intensifies daily and tensions show no signs of de-escalating, Caasimada Online news website reported on Monday.
Jubaland forces have been massed in significant numbers in the town of Burgabo, just 40 kilometers from Raskamboni, where they are preparing for a potential clash with thousands of federal government troops airlifted to the area in recent weeks.
Somali government troops in Raskamboni, alerted to the approaching Jubaland forces, have gone on high alert, preparing for a potential assault and sparking widespread fears of full-scale conflict.
