Students send a message of peace as they march across Galkaayo town

Dozens of students in Galkaayo Monday held demonstrations across the town in solidarity for peace and stability in the town which has been the epicentre of conflict for many years.

The students drawn from both sides of the town- Puntland and Galmudug matched along the streets before converging at the boundary which separates the two states.

Galkaayo town has witnessed deadly tribal conflicts and several peace accords have been violated over time. However a joint stabilisation force formed mid this year has been instrumental in maintaining law and order in the town.

Waving whites flags symbolising peace, the students sent a message of peace and stability in the town. Local youth organisations organised the meeting.