Somali Traditional Elders To Forge Unity, Vow To Be Proactive In Peace And development Efforts

Somali traditional elders will now play proactive roles in both traditional and political matters affecting the lives of the community wherever they are.
In a joint statement they released after a two-day Traditional Leaders Consultative Forum held in Qardo town of Puntland, the elders made several resolutions that seek to cement their roles in the society and help in fostering brotherhood and development.

The elders agreed to form an umbrella body that brings them together and base all their actions and judgments on the tenets of Islam in collaboration with religious leaders.

The elders agreed to form an umbrella body that brings them together and base all their actions and judgments on the tenets of Islam in collaboration with religious leaders.

“Since tribalism has destroyed our country and is widespread among members of this community, we urge the Somali people to be wary of this vice and instead hold on firmly to the teachings of Islam for their success, both in this world and there hereafter,” read in part a statement they released.

The group expressed gratitude to members of the international community for standing with Somalia and urged for more support to the Federal government to ensure the government earns its rightful place on the International Map. The two-day forum was officially opened by the traditional king of the Darood clan of the Somali community, Boqor Burhan Boqor Muuse.

The two-day forum was officially opened by the traditional king of the Darood clan of the Somali community, Boqor Burhan Boqor Muuse.