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Garowe, Somalia – The Puntland Regional State of Somalia has officially rejected the implementation of Somalia’s National ID Card registration system, labeling it as a non-consensual initiative that could compromise citizen data security and serve political motives.
In an official statement released by the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Democratization of Puntland, the administration declared that it would not accept any law or project imposed on its territories without prior consensus.
Reasons for Puntland’s Rejection of the National ID System
Puntland listed three key reasons why it opposes the National ID registration:
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Additionally, Puntland’s Ministry of Interior warned residents against participating in the registration, calling it an illegal and unapproved initiative.
Puntland to Introduce Its Own State ID System
Puntland further announced plans to launch its own Puntland State ID, an alternative identification system tailored to meet local governance needs and to replace the federal registration system.
This decision deepens the rift between Puntland and the Federal Government of Somalia, as Puntland had previously cut ties with the federal administration, asserting its autonomy in political and administrative matters.
