By M.A. Egge
The Somaliland government said it had achieved a great victory in the battle that took place in the last few days in the southern Sanaag region, where its forces and allied groups fought with tribal militias fanning insurgency.
The government indicated that the national forces depicted that they can firmly prevent anyone who tries to harm its existence and independence.
A press release from the Somaliland Ministry of Internal Security said on Wednesday that, “The Ministry Somaliland Internal Security congratulates and commends the National Forces of the Republic of Somaliland, for the defeat they inflicted on the allied groups that attacked the National Forces headquarters in the eastern parts of the city of Erigavo yesterday afternoon.
“The Ministry highly commends the National Forces of the Republic of Somaliland, who always stand for the defense of the Nation and ensuring the general security of the country. The National Forces are selfless and yesterday they brought a great victory to the Nation, and showed the enemy that anyone who aspires to harm the Nationhood of the Republic of Somaliland will face such action.”
It added, “The Government of Somaliland stands for, and is, a symbol of peace, development, democracy, and the goals to achieve where this nation is aiming. But it will never negotiate on anything that affects or harms the nationhood, social cohesion, and the general security of the country”.