Saturday July 25, 2026
Badhan (AX) — Fresh inter-clan clashes erupted Saturday morning in the Dawaco area of Badhan district in the Sanaag region, local reports said.
Gunfire continued for nearly three hours, according to reports from the area, leaving tensions high.
Officials have not yet confirmed casualties from the latest violence, though initial reports suggest people were killed and wounded.
The renewed fighting comes after fierce clashes between the same two clans in the Lasimo area in May that killed more than 20 people.
The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Northeastern Government called for an immediate halt to the violence.
“We urge the parties involved in the conflict to unconditionally cease fighting and maintain peace, harmony and the safety of civilians,” the statement said.
The ministry urged both parties to show restraint and refrain from steps that could further inflame the conflict.
It also appealed to elders, intellectuals, religious scholars, young people, women and other community members to join urgent efforts to stop the fighting.
The ministry said community leaders must spearhead peace and reconciliation initiatives to avert further bloodshed.
