Somalia: Somali Govt to Facilitate Exchange of 25 Prisoners Captured in Somaliland-SSC-Khaatumo Conflict

Somalia: Somali Govt to Facilitate Exchange of 25 Prisoners Captured in Somaliland-SSC-Khaatumo Conflict

Mogadishu, Somalia -- The office of Somalia's Prime Minister has confirmed that 25 prisoners, who were captured during the conflict between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khaatumo fighters on August 25, 2023, will be exchanged.

SSC-Khatumo releases 25 Somaliland prisoners in goodwill gesture amid Somali PM’s visit

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Authorities in the northern Somalia region of SSC-Khatumo on Tuesday freed 25 Somaliland prisoners of war, marking a conciliatory move during a high-profile visit by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre.  The release, framed as a unilateral goodwill gesture, came at the formal request of Somalia’s federal government, according to SSC leader Abdulkadir Firdhiye. He emphasized that the decision was not part of a pris…