Puntland Denies UAE Installed Radar Systems in Bosaso for Strikes on Sudan, Yemen

BOSASO, Somalia – The Minister of Information of Puntland, Mohamud Aideed Dirir, has firmly denied recent reports alleging that the United Arab Emirates has installed radar systems in the coastal city of Bosaso to launch military strikes on Sudan and Yemen.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the minister dismissed the claims as “fabricated propaganda” pushed by what he described as hostile actors opposed to Puntland’s stability and progress in the war against terrorism.

“Countries like Turkey, Qatar, and some entities masquerading as international media outlets are behind these baseless allegations,” said Minister Dirir. “They cannot accept the fact that Puntland has defeated terrorist groups which Turkey itself has fought for years without success.”

The minister's comments come in response to widespread speculation and unverified reports on social media suggesting the UAE may be using Bosaso as a launch base for military operations beyond Somalia’s borders — claims that have not been substantiated by any independent sources.

The UAE has a known security and economic presence in Puntland, particularly in maritime operations through its long-standing support for anti-piracy efforts and port development in Bosaso. The UAE, however, did not comment on the claims of radar installations in Puntland.

GAROWE ONLINE