11/17/2007 BBC MONITORING INTERNATIONAL REPORTS

Text of report by Somali pro-Puntland government Puntlandpost website on 17 November

Somaliland forces are confirmed to have captured Ganbare village and are now moving to Tukaraq which is situated between Garoowe and Laas Caanood towns [northeastern Somalia].

The forces are reported to be moving now to Tukaraq and Walow villages, however, some sources say the forces have already arrived in the villages [passage omitted].

Source: Somali Puntlandpost website in Somali 17 Nov 07

Source: BBC Monitoring