Puntland: We call on those fuelling the fighting in Qoriley to stop
The administration of Semi-autonomous regional state of Puntland has commented on the ongoing clan clashes in Qoriley.
Puntland State’s Vice President Eng. Abdihakim Abdullahi Haji Omar and a delegation he was heading on Friday embarked on a mission to reconcile clans fighting in Agaare, Magaley and Qorilay.
Puntland’s ministers for interior and security have jointly released press statement saying that the clashes are fuelled by outsiders.
Ahmed Elmi Osman Karaash, the interior minister said that Puntland has fulkl details about those involving the clashes.
“There had been lot casualties including life and property, let that be enough, I want send clear message to those fuelling the fighters to stop the interference” he said.
On the other hand Security minister, Abdi Hirsi Qarjab speaking to speaking to reporters called the fighting sides to cease fire without condition.
“The locals are very important in bringing lasting peace to their neighbourhoods and creating a good future for our people. It’s important to maintain the unity of the people in these villages,” he said.
He called on elders in the regions affected to resolve their differences for a common good of the areas, saying the people in those areas should unite and ensure that their reconciliation meetings become fruitful for the benefit of their areas and whole Puntland.