Opposition forces control parts of Growe, the capital of Puntland state

 
Tension prevails in the city of Growe, the capital of Puntland state after forces affiliated with opposition politicians took control of parts of the city and closed the roads leading to Parliament.

The opposition forces stopped the movement of vehicles and people in the areas where they took positions, which raised fears of the outbreak of confrontations between them and the government forces guarding Parliament.

These forces oppose a proposal submitted by the Puntland regional state government to parliament that includes an amendment to the constitution, which is opposed by political parties in the state.

The sources pointed to the cancellation of a session that was scheduled to be held by the Parliament of Puntland today, Tuesday, due to the military movements taking place in the city of Growe.