This archive report was first published on 8 October 2019.
On October 8, 2019, Somalia submitted a formal complaint to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) after a Kismayu-bound flight from Nairobi failed to stopover at Mogadishu as required by new regulations.
The regulations, enforced by the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority, mandate that all flights from Kenya must land in Mogadishu before proceeding to Kismayu. However, an Aircraft with registration number 5Y-JXJ flew politicians directly from Nairobi to Kismayu, bypassing the security checks in Mogadishu.
The Jubba Airways aircraft was headed to Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe's inauguration. The incident has sparked tensions between Kenya and Somalia, which have had strained relationships in the recent past.
According to an earlier memo from the Somali Government, passengers on flights originating from Somalia and destined for Nairobi are required to undergo preliminary multi-agency security checks at Wajir International Airport.
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