Somalia: Violent Protest in Burco, Somaliland

Somaliland: Two people died, 40 others injured in the protests staged in Buroa

At least two people confirmed dead while 40 others were wounded after local residents in Buroa took to the streets yesterday. People staged the demonstrations after they were furious over news saying that soldiers that Somaliland gov’t captured in Lasanod fighting will be released. The protests caused loss of lives and the destruction of properties. Togder police chief said: “Two people died while 40 others were wounded. 15 vehicles were destroy…

Somalia: Violent protest in Burco, Somaliland

The protest was against reports that the Somaliland government would release prisoners captured in the Lascaanod war, which the people of Burco strongly rejected.

Somaliland: Mass protest erupts in Burao over rumored release of SSC-Khatumo war prisoners

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Hundreds of residents staged a mass demonstration in the northern town of Burao on Thursday, protesting reports that the Somaliland government is considering the release of war prisoners from the disputed SSC-Khatumo region.  Protesters voiced strong opposition to any unilateral release, demanding that no prisoners be freed unless SSC-Khatumo authorities first release Somaliland military personnel captured during pas…