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Salal, Somaliland (Horn post) Leaders and elders from the Habaas community in Salal Region have agreed to collaborate in maintaining peace in the area and to avoid actions that could trigger conflict.
Senior General of the Somaliland National Army, Nimcan Yuosuf Gahnug, accompanied by high-ranking officers stationed in the western regions in recent days, met with local elders and community leaders to discuss measures for promoting stability and preventing further unrest.
The initiative comes after recent clashes in the area, which forced residents to temporarily flee their homes. Following dialogue facilitated by the National Army, displaced residents have returned to their farms and settlements, signaling a restoration of calm.
The two clans inhabiting Habaas and surrounding areas pledged to cooperate with the National Army to ensure lasting peace.
Officials emphasized that ongoing collaboration between local communities and security forces is essential for conflict prevention and regional stability.
General Gahnug and his delegation are conducting a tour of western Somaliland regions to monitor local security situations, engage with community leaders, and support peace-building efforts across the region.
The National Army’s engagement in Salal highlights Somaliland’s broader efforts to strengthen community-level peace initiatives and foster cooperation between security forces and local stakeholders.
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