Maxaa ka danbeeya warbixinnada isku dhafan ee Soomaaliya iyo Turkiga? Madaxweynihii xilkiisu dhacay Xasan Sheekh Maxamud, Guddoomiyihii xilkiisu dhacay ee Golaha Shacabka Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur, iyo dhowr wasiir oo federaal ah ayaa bixiyay bayaanno si dhow isugu dhow oo difaacaya Turkiga bishan, sida uu sheegay warbixin uu soo saaray Garowe Online . Bayaannadu waxay canaanteen dadka dhaleeceeya doorka Turkiga ee arrimaha gudaha Soomaaliya, iyagoo isticmaalay af isku eg oo ka soo baxay xafiisyo kala duwan. Bayaannadan waxaa ka horreeyay mudaaharaadyo iyo gubidda calanka Turkiga oo ka dhacay qaybo ka mid ah Puntland, Jubbaland iyo Koonfur Galbeed. Mudaaharaadyadu waxay qarxeen ka dib eedeymo ah in diyaaradaha aan duulista lahayn ee Turkiga ay ku lug lahaayeen weerarro ka dhacay Doolow iyo meelo kale. Dhacdadii Doolow waxay ku wareegtay guriga taliyihii hore ee Ciidanka Dhowrsoonta Soomaaliyeed, Janaral Maxamed Cabdiraxmaan Shub. Maamulka Jubbaland waxay sheegeen in [laba ...
Background of the Conflict
The conflict erupted on February 6, 2023, following a violent crackdown on civil protests by Somaliland security forces. Tensions escalated when Garad Jama Garad Ali, the supreme Garad of Dhulbahante, declared an intention to secede and reunite with the Federal Government of Somalia. In response, President Muse Bihi launched a prolonged military operation, including artillery bombardment, to subdue Las Anod. However, by August 2023, the Somaliland Army had retreated from the city.
The clashes resulted in over 300 deaths and displaced between 153,000 and 203,000 people. Many fled to Buuhodle and the Ethiopian border externally and to SSC-Khaatumo territories such as Taleh, Hudun, and Buuhodle or Puntland cities like Garowe, Galkacyo, and Burtinle internally. An Amnesty International report documented indiscriminate shelling by Somaliland security forces, which damaged schools, mosques, and hospitals and caused civilian casualties.
Humanitarian Efforts
In late August 2023, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) conducted its first visit to over 300 detainees in Las Anod, ensuring humane treatment and communication with their families. The ICRC also facilitated the transfer of four wounded prisoners to Qaran Hospital in Garowe for specialized treatment and the release of two detainees from Las Anod to Hargeisa in a humanitarian operation. Senior UN officials have called for a prisoner swap to further the peace process.
Government's Stance on Negotiations
Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, Somaliland’s Minister of Interior, expressed the government's willingness to engage in peaceful, unconditional discussions regarding the prisoners. “The Somaliland government is in a good position regarding these prisoners and is always ready for peaceful, unconditional discussions on this matter,” Ahmed told BBC Somali.
While negotiations have commenced, Ahmed noted that specifying a resolution timeline is currently impossible. Despite the challenges, the announcement marks a significant step towards peace and reconciliation.
Historical Context
Somaliland declared independence in 1991 within the borders of the former British Somaliland. However, the Dhulbahante clan, primarily from the Sool, Sanaag, and Buuhoodle regions, opposed the secession and boycotted Somaliland elections in protest. In 2003, the unionist Puntland state took control of Las Anod, only for the Somaliland army to seize control in 2007, leading to significant unrest and violence.
On June 7, 2023, the UN Security Council called for the immediate withdrawal of Somaliland security forces. The conflict has drawn international attention, with various organizations urging a peaceful resolution and respect for human rights.
Moving Forward
Somaliland's Commander Nuh Ismail Tani has vowed to retake the contested Sool region as recently as mid-May. However, the current move towards negotiation and potential prisoner swaps indicates a glimmer of hope for a peaceful resolution. As the international community watches closely, the progress of these talks could set a precedent for resolving long-standing conflicts in the region.
For further updates on this evolving situation, stay tuned to Maanta Media.
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