Somalia: Five killed in Taleh clan fighting

Image

TALEH, Somalia, April 21, 2015 (Garowe Online)-At least five fighters from the opposing sides have been reported killed after clan fighting flared up in historic Taleh town of northern Somalia on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports.

The fighting raged between the two clan militias-Samakab Ali and Farah Ali-leaving five others wounded according to medical sources.

Puntland Interior Minister Ahmed Elmi Osman (Karash) told GO that traditional leaders were dispatched to Taleh which lies some 90km from the capital, Garowe.

The two clans struck a peace deal in Taleh at the beginning of this year, putting years-long hostility to an end.

Somaliland troops seized Taleh from the self-declared administration of Khaatumo in late 2014, and retreated from temporary positions in the following days.

Eversince, clout has been dwinding, with Puntland, Somaliland and Khaatumo strongly vying for authority over Taleh and its environs.

GAROWEONLINE

Related Articles

Mogadishu to Host Somali Success Forum Focused on Energy Transition

However, recent years have seen progress, with increased access to electricity driven by Somali entrepreneurship and private-sector investment.

  • Somalia

    14-10-2025

  • 11:31AM

Who is “Qoyane,” the Al-Shabaab commander killed by pro-government Macawisley militia in Somalia?

He added that Qoyane’s tactic involved dividing local populations by releasing some people and killing others to sow fear and assert control.

  • Somalia

    14-10-2025

  • 10:55AM