Tension snapping in Somalia?

Pro-government forces clashed with opposition forces in Somalia’s Puntland state on Monday. Somali government’s historic weakness allowed Puntland and other states to act essentially autonomously for years. Somalia’s government is now growing in power and asserting more control over state governments. The conflicts many feared would follow such a rise may be on the horizon. In early June, Somalia’s ambassador to Ethiopia said the government would re-subjugate the country’s breakaway regions. A few days later, the Somali government unilaterally appointed a military commander over a division based in Puntland and sparked a military standoff. On Monday, Puntland forces attacked a pro-government convoy near its capital, capturing vehicles and troops. Analysts fear this is just the beginning. Bible prophecy shows this region is one we should watch closely.