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Puntland Claims Exclusive Control Over Marine Resources
Confirmed
In Short: Puntland issues a statement asserting its authority over marine resources, citing constitutional provisions and Somalia's federal framework to block Turkish company SOMTURK.
Puntland has issued a statement asserting its exclusive control over marine resources, based on its constitution and Somalia's federal framework. The administration argues that the Turkish company SOMTURK cannot operate in Puntland's maritime areas without authorization from the regional government.
The statement highlights that Somalia's federal system requires cooperation and consultation between the federal government and federal member states, particularly regarding national resources. Puntland claims that the Somali government has no legal authority to grant contracts or licenses without prior consultation.
Puntland's position is further grounded in its own Constitution, which states that the region's resources belong to its people and that the administration is responsible for their management. The administration will continue to exercise its powers until the federal system is finalized.
The dispute centers around fishing permits in Somali territorial waters, which are expected to be issued through SOMTURK under an agreement. Puntland's stance is based on its constitutional and legal authority to control, manage, and utilize natural resources within its territory.
What's confirmed
- In a statement, Puntland said its position was based on both the Puntland Constitution and Somalia's Provisional Federal Constitution, adding that it was responding to what it described as attempts by Somali and…
What's still developing
- The administration specifically said the Turkish company SOMTURK could not conduct activities on Puntland's land or in its maritime areas without authorization from the regional government.
- The regional administration also argued that Somalia's Federal Government has no legal authority to grant contracts or licences covering Puntland's natural resources without prior consultation and agreement with…
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- Puntland said Somalia has adopted a federal system but that negotiations over the final structure of the federation remain unfinished.
- It argued that Somalia’s federal Constitution requires cooperation and consultation between the federal government and federal member states, particularly on issues involving national resources.
- The statement said Puntland’s position is also based on its own Constitution, which states that Puntland’s resources belong to the people of Puntland and that the regional administration is responsible for their…
- Puntland added it will continue exercising powers granted under its Constitution until Somalia’s federal system is finalized.
- Fishing permits in Somali territorial waters are expected to be issued through SOMTURK under the agreement.