Warring clans in Galgaduud region reach peace agreement

Officials from Galmudug state are confirmed to have successfully ended a dispute between two clan militias in Bahdo and Qaydaro localities in Galagaduud region these days while National Army (SNA) soldiers are deployed in the battled zones for intervention.

The meeting which was attended by delegates of the two clans, traditional elders, clerics and officials from Galmudug State has made progress and mutual understanding.

The sides discussed all the issues that caused their previous fighting and lastly they reached peace agreement which both sides termed it fruitful decision.

Speaking at the gathering,Galmudug minister for reconciliation, Osman Mohamed Ali r applauded the sides for their sincere negotiation which led both sides to sign the peace agreement.

“We are highly welcome the peace agreement reached by these  clans, ” he said.

One of the elders in the meeting that the two sides agreed with the outcomes o the conference as immediate cease-fire and removal of militia from the area.

The elder added that this reconciliation forum will be a lasting solution to the tribal clashes in the region.

“The sides accepted the cease-fire and  20 soldiers from both sides together with 15 members of the negotiating committee have assigned to implement the agreement.  The both sides have an appointment to come to the negotiating table” he said.