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Armed clashes erupted in Ceerigaabo between Somaliland Security Forces and Dhulbahante clan militias after Idd prayers on 06/11. The clashes started after a delegation led by the Somaliland Minister of Information (Dhulbahante) had arrived at the house of a prominent Dhulbahante elder to meet with members of the Dhulbahante/Naleye Ahmed sub-clan to initiate a reconciliation process with the Habar Yoonis. As soon as the minister had arrived at the venue a group of youth from the Dhulbahante clan invaded the compound and started shooting at the security escort of the delegation. Heavy fighting followed between Somaliland security forces and Dhulbahante militiamen. Four people including two civilians have reportedly been killed and more than 20 others injured. Around 20 Dhulbahante youth were reportedly arrested. The Somaliland mediation committee is expected to hold meeting with elders in the town in attempt to calm down the situation. |
