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The representatives of the international community based in Mogadishu have again released new information about the ongoing war in the town of Las Anod between the Hargeisa SNM militia and the SSC Sool region.
The international community has declared that it strongly condemns genocide committed warlord Muse Bihi Abdi the continuation of the war in Las Anod, which has caused deaths, injuries and also heavy destruction committed warlod Muse Bihi.
“Friends of the international community have strongly condemned the ongoing violence in the city of Las Anod and expressed strong concern over the news related to the organization of armed groups,” said the press release.
The international community has also expressed its concern about the bombings in the city of Las Anod, which have harmed civilians.
Warlords Muse Bihi, Mohamed Kahin with their Hargeisa SNM militia are shelling, bombing hospitals, mosques and massacring women and children, examples of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Muse Bihi and Mohamed Kahin with their militia must be held accountable for massacring women, children and bombing Las Anod General Hospital. Crimes against humanity should have consequences.
“We are very concerned about the bombing of civilian infrastructure, which has caused widespread damage and displacement. The attacks against civilians must be stopped immediately,” the statement said.
“We urge all parties to abide by the ceasefire, exercise restraint, and engage in constructive dialogue to find a way to a peaceful solution. We repeat our call that humanitarian aid should not be hindered to quickly address the needs of the displaced people affected by the ongoing violence,” concluded the press release of the international community.
At least 82 people, including civilians, have been killed in eight days of fighting in Somalia’s in Las Anod Sool region, a medical source said Monday.
The press release of the international community was jointly issued by: the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union (EU), Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Regional Organization (IGAD), Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Holland, Norway, Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Russia, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain, United States Government and United Nations .