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| Somalia: SSC-Khatumo forces repel Somaliland attack on LasAnod |
| 2023-04-01 |
| [ShabelleMedia] Intense fighting broke out in different directions of Lasnod city on Friday morning shortly after the US called for de-escalation and dialogue to cease the two-month hostilities. The Somaliland military confirmed that they have launched an attack to recapture the town of Lasanod from the local community fighters but encountered a heavy resistance that dealt them a major blow. The SSC-Khatumo officials said they had prior information of the impending Somaliland assault and prepared for it. The breakaway regional forces fired artillery that destroyed civilian buildings in Lasanod. Friday’s battle took place in Maraaga and Dhidinka, where SSC fighters are in control. The number of casualties still is unknown as both sides didn’t release statements regarding the latest heavy festivities. Somaliland has been fighting for more than 50 days to recapture the key city, but the people of the area are always defending themselves and rejecting to remain under the secessionist administration. The US said it is ’concerned’ by the continuing violence in Lasanod that will increase the potential for Death Eater groups to sow broader instability and further exacerbate the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Biden administration urged all sides to stop the war and start a dialogue to bring an end to the tension. Local doctors say as many as 200 are dead since the conflict erupted in January this year with nearly 1,000 maimed, mostly civilians. The UN estimated 190,000 fled their houses, some reached Æthiopia. |
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