Dhulbahante and Warsangeli Clans Unite in Bid to Reclaim Erigavo from North Western State of Somalia Control
Mogadishu (AX) — In a move thick with political tension and historical reverberations, the Dhulbahante and Warsangeli clans have banded together to reclaim Erigavo, a town presently within North Western State of Somalia’s borders. This bold declaration emerged from a comprehensive six-day assembly in Badhan, capturing the spirit of a united stand against what they perceive as three decades of foreign rule.
Stepping into Erigavo would not just redraw borders—it would challenge the very notion of North Western State of Somalia’s control from a grassroots level. “Starting today, the Dhulbahante and Warsangeli clans will collaboratively safeguard and strive to reclaim Erigavo,” they declared, marking a pivotal moment in a lengthy saga.
The strategy wasn’t conceived in haphazard enthusiasm. Instead, a meticulously crafted resolution saw the birth of a 21-member committee. Their mandate: to marshal resources, craft stratagems, and synchronize defense efforts. These clans aren’t acting in isolation; their coalition with Northeastern State’s military forces promises to amplify their tactical advantage as the forces remain active in the surrounding Almiskaad hills.
“With strategic coherence and collective resolve, we aim to achieve substantial outcomes,” voiced a venerable elder amidst the clamor of determined voices at the conference. The clans believe Northeastern State’s long-standing advocacy for territorial reclamation might be the linchpin in their endeavor.
Furthermore, this declaration hasn’t played out in a vacuum. Across the porous borders of the Somali region in Ethiopia came echoes of solidarity, as regional clans promised their support. This campaign, ceremoniously embraced under the Harti clan banner, speaks to deep-rooted historical allegiances that transcend today’s political theatrics. Presiding over the assembly, Sultan Said Said Abdullahi epitomized unity, harmonizing both factions into a singular chant for liberation.
The drama surrounding Erigavo is neither parochial nor simplistic. It reverberates through the annals of Somali history—a jewel in a crown disputed ever since the collapse of the Barre regime in 1991. The Somali National Movement’s initial capture of Erigavo was seen as a strategic triumph, folding this contested land into North Western State of Somalia’s budding sovereignty. Yet, the clasp was never firm enough. The Dhulbahante and Warsangeli clans have, for years, viewed this annexation through skeptical, wary eyes, tethered emotionally and politically to Northeastern State, embracing Somalia’s broader federal architecture.
As the conference drew to a close amid the sunlit canopies of Badhan, a communal resolve echoed across northern Somalia. The Dhulbahante and Warsangeli clans have not just vowed audacious new plans—they’ve reignited an old narrative and inscribed new chapters into Somalia’s evolving story.
Edited By Ali Musa
Axadle Times International–Monitoring
