Regions
As stipulated in Article 3 of the Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic, Puntland consists of the following regions:
| Puntland | Regions | Capitals | Districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayn | Buuhoodle | 3 | |
| Bari | Bosaso | 8 | |
| Karkaar | Qardho | 3 | |
| Haylaan | Dhahar | 3 | |
| Mudug | Galkacyo | 3 | |
| Nugaal | Garowe | 4 | |
| Sanaag | Ceerigaabo | 4 | |
| Sool | Las Anod | 5 |
The regions of Sool and Sanaag are said to be under dispute, as these territories were claimed by the secessionist northwestern Somaliland macro region of Somalia. Beginning in 2003, Puntland troops entered and occupied the eastern parts of the Sool region. Fighting between the two forces led to casualties and captured prisoners, who were later exchanged.
Both the Sool and Sanaag regions have declared themselves autonomous parts of Somalia as Northland State (2008) and Maakhir State (2007), respectively, but Maakhir has rejoined Puntland after the arrival of General Abdullahi Ahmed Jama Ilkajir in 2008.
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