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At least nine people died after heavy fighting erupted on Tuesday in Garowe, capital of Somalia's semi-autonomous region of Puntland, two witnesses told Reuters, as the local parliament debated changes to the voting system.
The Puntland government said on Facebook the regional parliament had voted in favor of considering amendments to the constitution, and further debates and votes would take place.
"Fighting erupted immediately after Puntland parliament voted for a one-man-one-vote election with multiple political parties. The lawmakers are still in the house, and heavy exchange of fire is rocking the town. It is very fierce battle," local elder Farah Osman said.
"Garowe is full of opposing forces. All roads are closed, all business closed," Osman said.
(Cover: : A view of damaged building, in Mogadishu, Somalia, June 10, 2023. /CFP)
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