Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has to take tougher measures to guarantee the continued safety and security of Somali airspace. This action follows the disruption of air traffic services over specific areas in the northern regions, deemed a violation of domestic and international aviation regulations.
The SCAA expresses concern that these disruptions were initiated by the administration of the northwest regions, potentially motivated by “external influences and self-serving interests.” The Somali government has consistently issued warnings and notifications to uphold flight safety, urging cooperation from the regional administration. However, these warnings have reportedly been disregarded.
“The Somali government remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its airspace,” stated the SCAA in a press release. “We have proactively issued warnings and notifications to all relevant parties, including the international community. Unfortunately, the regional administration has not responded as expected.”
The SCAA emphasized that further actions may be necessary to safeguard Somali Civil Aviation. “The Somali government will have to take tougher measures to ensure the security and the safety of Somali Civil Aviation,” they concluded.
