Puntland State of Somalia
PRESS RELEASE
9 November 2011
Somalia: Puntland Warns Somaliland to Stop Interfering among Clans
Somaliland security forces killed four civilians, wounded 13 others and stirred public unrest and displacement on 5th and 6th November 2011 in Erigavo district of Sanaag region.
It has become normal for Somaliland Administration to create hostilities among communities living together peacefully and to support a certain clan.
This is not the first time Somaliland Administration has behaved this way, as most recently demonstrated by fighting in Kalshale area near Buhodle district. It will not be tolerated that Somaliland Administration continues to stir clan hostilities.
We appeal to the brotherly communities of Erigavo district to be aware of those creating inter-community hostilities, and similarly the Puntland Government appeals to the communities to uphold the peace and stability.
Puntland Government appeals to the international community to rush to the assistance of displaced civilians in Erigavo district and urges necessary action against Somaliland officials involved in stirring and spreading hostilities in the region.
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Communications Office
Puntland State of Somalia




