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Sanaag and Haylaan elders reject participation in SSC-Khaatumo administration


Wednesday July 9, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — A group of traditional elders from the Sanaag and Haylaan regions issued a statement on Wednesday rejecting efforts to incorporate their territories into the newly recognized SSC-Khaatumo administration, as political figures and other elders from the regions are expected to attend a major conference in Las Anod next week.

The elders emphasized that both Sanaag and Haylaan have been part of Puntland since its founding in 1998 and remain fully integrated within the state’s political and administrative structures. They called on Puntland authorities to reinforce development efforts and maintain security in the regions.

In their statement, the elders asserted that no political conference had been held among local clans and denied authorizing any representatives to attend the SSC-Khaatumo State Completion Conference, set to begin on July 10 in Las Anod. They said no legitimate political decision had been made to align the regions with the SSC-Khaatumo administration.

The group demanded a formal apology from SSC-Khaatumo for what they described as interference in the internal affairs of Sanaag and Haylaan communities. They accused the administration of undermining regional harmony, stability, and longstanding neighborly relations.

The elders also appealed to the international community, stressing that they are not party to any new administration or political agreement and have not delegated any authority to representatives attending the Las Anod conference.

They urged the Federal Government of Somalia to uphold its constitutional duties and avoid actions that could incite division among closely linked clans, warning that political meddling could destabilize the fragile peace in northern Somalia.

The statement comes a day after former Puntland Parliament Speaker Abdirashid Yusuf Jibriil arrived in Las Anod with a delegation he claimed represents Sanaag and Haylaan. Abdirashid accused Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni of deploying 5,000 troops to pressure local residents and exploit regional resources. He stated that his communities are ready to pursue independence from both Puntland and Somaliland.

The escalating tensions highlight a deepening rift between Puntland, the federal government, and the SSC-Khaatumo administration over territorial control and clan representation in northern Somalia. The situation remains highly volatile as preparations continue for the upcoming conference in Las Anod.




 





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