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At least five people killed, 100 hurt in Somaliland protests

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Hundreds of people took to the streets in the capital Hargeisa and the cities of Burao and Erigavo after negotiations between the government and opposition parties broke down. Protesters carried placards saying "Hold the election on 13th November 2022" and chanting anti-government slogans. The poll is scheduled for November 13, but the opposition has voiced concern that the government is dragging its feet over preparations.

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Reuters

At least five people killed, 100 hurt in Somaliland protests

By Abdi Sheikh and Daud Yussuf MOGADISHU - At least five people were killed and 100 injured in Somalia's breakaway Somaliland region when security forces clashed with protesters demanding presidential elections be held in November, a regional leader said late on Thursday. Somaliland broke away from Somalia in 1991 but has not gained widespread international recognition for its

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Police kill 3 in Somaliland opposition protests over vote

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Police in Somaliland said they fired on opposition protesters Thursday amid tensions over an upcoming election, killing three people and wounding 27. During a media briefing, police officials asserted that some demonstrators were armed with knives and refused to follow instructions, and that officers feared for their lives and opened fire.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Somaliland leader says 5 killed in opposition protests

The president of Somaliland says five people were killed in opposition protests over fears of a delayed election, hours after police confirmed shooting demonstrators and accused them of not following officers’ instructions

2 years ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

At least five people killed, 100 hurt in Somaliland protests

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - At least five people were killed and 100 injured in Somalia's breakaway Somaliland region when security forces clashed with protesters demanding presidential elections be held in November, a regional leader said late on Thursday. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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The Washington Post

Somaliland leader says 5 killed in opposition protests

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KRDO

Somaliland leader says 5 killed in opposition protests

By OMAR FARUK Associated PressMOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The president of Somaliland says five people were killed in opposition protests over fears of a delayed election, hours after police confirmed shooting demonstrators and accused them of not following officers’ instructions. The events prompted the United States, European Union and others to issue a joint statement expressing concern over “excessive use of force” and urging all sides to hold…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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