Somalia: Silanyo Calls for Peace After Somaliland Forces Clash With Armed Group

Las'anod — Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo has asked for peace in Sool and Ayn region after his Somaliland forces and local militia clashed on Sunday, Radio Garowe reports.

Clashes sparked on two fronts in the contested areas near Las'anod capital of Sool region and Buhodle capital of Ayn region. Two regions contested by Somaliland, Puntland and the newly formed Khatumo government. Somaliland government maintains that armed militia loyal to Khatumo launched an attack on Somaliland forces.

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