# Puntland forces seize government-held camp in Somalia’s Galkayo

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-05 17:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/puntland-forces-seize-government-held-camp-in-somalias-galkayo?traffic_source=rss

> Puntland says its forces have taken control of a camp in Galkayo, Somalia. Rival forces aligned with the federal government reportedly withdrew after intense clashes. The development marks a shift in control of the camp amid fighting between the opposing forces.