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Puntland Prison elements guarding Bossaso main prison staged a demonstration on 02/07 following after the government paid a salary of one month instead of three months. Reports indicate that the protesting soldiers fired in the air and vowed to free all the criminals in the jail if they didn't receive the complete three month salaries. The Governor and Mayor of Bossaso accompanied by Police Commander in the area addressed the protesting soldiers and assured that their grievances will be taken to the government. The protesting soldiers called off the demonstration and resumed their duties. |