source: VOA
actor1: Government of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: N/A
location: Kismayo
notes: Non-violent activity: 10 September 2018: The leaders of Somalia's of Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Jubbaland, Puntland and South West federal states have reportedly suspended relations with the Somali Central government. According to the source, the move comes after leaders of the respective states accused the central authority of failing to handle the country's security and governance challenges effectively. This marked the conclusion to a conference in Kismayo.