Somalia's Acting President Calls for Immediate Halt to Clan Fighting in Hiiraan Region
Somalia's acting president and Speaker of Parliament, Sadio Yasin, called for an immediate end to renewed clan fighting in the Jalalaqsi district of the Hiiraan region, describing the violence as serious and a threat to peace, social cohesion, and the future of local communities. He urged elders, religious leaders, regional authorities, and the public in Hirshabelle state to intervene urgently to止
Somalia's acting president and Speaker of Parliament, Sadio Yasin, called for an immediate end to renewed clan fighting in the Jalalaqsi district of the Hiiraan region. He described the violence as serious and said it threatened peace, social cohesion, and the future of local communities. Yasin urged elders, religious leaders, regional authorities, and the public in Hirshabelle state to urgently intervene to halt the clashes and work towards a lasting peaceful settlement. He stated that preserving peace and preventing further conflict was a national priority.
The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation expressed concern about the fighting and pressed all sides to halt the violence immediately to avert further deaths and destruction. The ministry also called on both sides to avoid incitement and choose peace, dialogue, and reconciliation. It warned the public against circulating unverified reports or messages that could deepen tensions and further fuel the unrest.
According to en.goobjoog.com, Sadiya Yasin Haji Samatar described the fighting that occurred between communities in Jalalaqsi district as a serious matter that requires urgent attention from all stakeholders and said it undermines peace, social cohesion, and the future of the local population.
According to somaliatoday.com, Somalia’s Military Court is preparing to ask Parliament to lift the immunity of several lawmakers accused of providing financial or material support to clan militias involved in recurrent violence along the Wanlaweyn–Yaqbariweyne corridor. Prosecutors say the MPs supplied money, weapons, and political cover to fighters in the area.
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