Bosaso (WDN)- Tensions between Somaliland and SSC-Khaatumo have sharply escalated, plunging the region into a devastating cycle of violence that harms innocent civilians. What began as a territorial war has transformed into a tribal conflict, with both sides targeting civilians from neighboring clans.

Reports indicate that Somaliland forces recently captured several civilians from the SSC-Khaatumo clan in Bohol, Sool region, and took them to Burco in Togdheer. In retaliation, SSC-Khaatumo militias abducted civilians from Somaliland. This back-and-forth has intensified ethnic divisions, with both sides engaging in further hostilities that affect local communities.

On the ground, reports point out significant military mobilization from both sides, preparing for a larger conflict. The border regions, once shared peacefully, have become heavily militarized zones, raising fears of a full-scale war.

The humanitarian impact is severe, with forced displacements, abductions, and violence tearing apart communities. The international community’s silence only deepens the crisis, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution before the situation deteriorates further.

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