The Government of Somaliland and the Federal Government of Ethiopia Discussed Peaceful Resolving of Da’awalay issues, he says
By M.A. Egge
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, said that Somaliland and Ethiopia are working together to end the conflict in the Da’awalay area of the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia.
The President added that the Government of Somaliland and the Federal Government of Ethiopia have discussed ways and means of peaceful conciliation of the matter following the fatal conflicts that afflicted the area.
The President expressed hope that the conflict will be peacefully resolved, noting that the parties are engaged in talks to end the conflict.
“The efforts to end the issue and the talks between the Republic of Somaliland, the Federal Government of Ethiopia and the Somali Regional Government are progressing well, and I am hopeful that this problem will be put to an end”.
He continued, “I am saddened that the tragedy occurred and its incumbent upon us to forestall further incidents and address the situation peacefully”.
On the other hand the President once again sent his heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives in the skirmishes that pitted the local residents against the regional Liyuu police forces.
He also wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The Head of State visited the general hospital in Hargeisa where the casualties from the Da’awalay atrocities are hospitalized.
He visited the injured individually and prayed for their quick recovery.