Fresh fighting has erupted in the districts of Samakaab and DhabanSaar, located in the Sool region between the local forces known as SSC (Sool, Sanaag, Cayn) and the Somaliland forces. …
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Somaliland officers defect to join SCC-Khatumo forces
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterA number of Somaliland army officers switched sides on Thursday, aligning themselves with the SCC-Khatumo forces. The identities of the officers have not been disclosed. However, it’s known that they …
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Conflict in disputed Las Anod dims Somaliland’s diplomatic dreams
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSince February 6, there has been fightingin the disputed city of Las Anod between forces in the self-declared state of Somaliland and local militia from the Dhulbahante clan in northern …
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Opposition gains momentum in Somaliland as war discontent sinks Bihi’s approval rating
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe growing discontent with the Somaliland President Muse Bihi’s policies and his declining popularity among the public has brought about a new political climate in the breakaway region. This shift …
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SSC traditional council leader Garad Ali urges Somaliland to withdraw its forces from Las Anod
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterGarad Jama Garad Ali, the traditional clan chief (Garad) of the Dhulbahante and leader of the 33-member SSC traditional council, which claims to be the legitimate representative and administration in …
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Fighting between Somaliland forces and tribal leadership claims civilian lives and puts hospitals out of action
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSince the beginning of February 2023, AOAV has recorded 15 incidents of explosive weapon use in Las Anod, Somaliland, and at least 756 civilian casualties. Of these, 148 have been …
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Somalia’s Envoy to Somaliland meets with EU and Turkey ambassadors
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s president’s Special Envoy for Somaliland Affairs, Abdikarim Hussein Guled, has held talks with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Ibrahim Mete Yagli to discuss the importance of continuing the dialogue …
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Norway ready to play key role in Somaliland and Somalia talks
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Norwegian government wants to play a major role in the talks between Somaliland and Somalia which are expected to resume soon. Norway’s Special Representative to Somalia, Ms. Heidi Johansen …
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Somaliland govt seeks to block social media accounts of jouranlists critical to Bihi regime
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somaliland government seeks to block the social media accounts of nine journalists and media outlets for what it terms as “spreading fake news and incitement of violence.” According to …
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Amnesty International calls for urgent investigation on civilian killings in Las Anod
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAmnesty International is demanding for an urgent investigations into the killings of more than 100 people in the fighting between Somaliland security forces and armed fighters affiliated with the Dhulbahante …