Context
Bari region is situated in the northeast of the autonomous state of Puntland in Somalia. It is bordered by Sool region to the southwest, Nugaal region to the south, the Indian Ocean to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the north and the disputed border with Sanaag on the northwestern side. The population is estimated at 367,368; out of which, 179,633 reside in urban areas and 188,005 in rural areas. There are six districts in the region including Alula, Bossaso, Banderbeila, Gardho, Iskushuban and Kandala; each being administered by the district Mayor.
The Governor is the head of the entire administration, with support from Puntland state authorities. However, there is a protracted political deadlock between the district administration of Alula and the Puntland state authorities. Similarly, there is a border dispute between Sanaag (Somaliland) and Puntland authorities; these two stalemates sometimes create insecurity and inaccessibility to the affected districts.
