MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – At least 185,000 people have been displaced following over a month-long clash between Somaliland forces and vigilantes in Las Anod town of Northern Somalia.
In a statement, the United Nations relief official in Somalia appealed for unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need as clashes between security forces and clan leaders in Las Anod in northern Somalia intensifies.
According to the statement, at least 80 people were killed in the violence in the disputed Sool Region, with 451 injuries among those not fighting, including medical personnel.
“With the fighting now in its fourth week, more than 185,000 people have reportedly been displaced and hospitals have been damaged, jeopardizing access to essential care for the wounded,” Magatte Guisse, the humanitarian coordinator for Somalia ad interim.
Guisse expressed concern about the humanitarian impact of the fighting which is ongoing at a time when Somalia is experiencing its worst drought on record.
“I call for respect for humanitarian and medical workers, respect for medical facilities and services and to allow the wounded and sick to receive the medical care and attention required by their condition, without discrimination,” he said.
Las Anod is in the Sool region as well as Ayn and Sanaag regions, are claimed by both Somaliland and Puntland States.
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