Caabudwaaq (WDN) – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director-General, Mahad Mohamed Salad, has concluded a landmark reconciliation conference that brought together two brotherly clans whose long-running conflict has undermined security, disrupted livelihoods, and strained social cohesion across northern Galgaduud.

The successful conclusion of the peace initiative marks a significant step toward restoring stability in a region that has endured years of intermittent communal violence. Addressing participants at the closing ceremony, Mahad Salad emphasized that the true measure of the agreement would be its faithful implementation. He called on traditional leaders, elders, and community representatives to remain united in protecting the hard-won peace and preventing any return to conflict.

The NISA chief also directed Somalia’s security agencies to enforce the law against anyone who attempts to violate the terms of the reconciliation agreement or undermine the peace achieved through dialogue. He stressed that lasting stability requires both community commitment and firm adherence to the rule of law.

Mahad praised the elders, religious leaders, intellectuals, and all those who devoted their time and influence to the reconciliation process, describing their efforts as essential to rebuilding trust between the two communities.

He further urged local residents to work closely with government institutions in promoting security, controlling the proliferation of illegal weapons, and preserving peaceful coexistence in the areas shared by the two communities. “Peace is a collective responsibility,” Mahad said, underscoring that sustainable development and prosperity can only flourish where security and reconciliation take root.

The reconciliation conference is widely viewed as another important milestone in ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen peacebuilding initiatives in Galmudug, where dialogue and community engagement are increasingly being prioritized alongside security operations to foster long-term stability.

Community leaders expressed optimism that the agreement will help turn the page on years of conflict, opening a new chapter of cooperation, mutual respect, and development for the people of northern Galgaduud.

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