SSC Welcomes UN Security Council statement

Las Anod June 08, 2023 (QJ) – An statement from SSC-Khaatumo welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s statement on the situation in Laascaanood.

“The Security Council’s statement today is an important step towards achieving peace in northern Somalia. The Council has called for the withdrawal of Somaliland forces from SSC’s territory, which is a key condition for peace.”

The SSC statement emphasized that they urge the Security Council to pressure Somaliland to halt their aggression and withdraw their troops from the region. They also expressed their commitment to peaceful negotiations with the Somaliland forces.

The statement highlighted that Khaatumo recognizes the principles of the United Nations’ commitment to human rights and called on their international partners to provide assistance to the affected population.

Somaliland was criticized by Khaatumo for shelling civilian populations in Las Anod and were asked to leave SSC regions for negotiations to commence.