# Somali regional security and arms control measures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/somali-regional-security-and-arms-control-measures
> Updated: 2026-10-10T05:59:16.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Somali regional authorities have implemented several security measures to control weapons and military movements. In the North Western State, officials prohibited armed mobilization and the public carrying of weapons in the Awdal and Selel regions to prevent unrest following community clashes. Alongside these restrictions, the Somali National Army issued a directive to prevent and investigate violence against women during armed conflicts.

In the Northeastern Regional State, security authorities expanded oversight by requiring airlines to obtain formal authorization from the Ministry of Security before transporting weapons or military personnel. This directive mandates that applications for moving authorized weapons be submitted at least three days in advance, as the administration works to consolidate institutions in areas such as Las Anod.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Northeastern Somalia mandates airline approval for weapons and troops

Somalia’s Northeastern Regional State now requires airlines to obtain security ministry approval before transporting weapons or troops within its territory to enhance regional oversight.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northeastern-somalia-mandates-airline-approval-for-weapons-and-troops

### 2026-09-20: Somalia implements security bans and new military protections

Somalia has banned armed mobilization in the Awdal and Selel regions to curb unrest, while the army chief issued a new directive to prevent and investigate violence against women during conflicts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somalia-implements-security-bans-and-new-military-protections

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