# Puntland forces capture government camp in Somalia's Galkayo

Puntland security forces seized a camp previously held by Somali government troops in the contested city of Galkayo. The takeover escalates a power struggle between Somalia's federal government and the semi-autonomous Puntland region, raising fears of further instability in the country.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/puntland-forces-seize-government-held-camp-in-somalias-galkayo?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:38:33 +0000