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SSC-Khaatumo Press Release by Traditional Leaders

Lasanod- Feb. 14th, 2023, According to the SSC-Khaatumo Traditional leaders press release today, all communications with internal and external stakeholders such as the UN entities and international NGOs will be directed to the locally elected committee of 33 members that have the legitimacy to govern the affairs of the SSC region. No other entities will […]

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The SSC-Khatumo Traditional Leaders’ response to Somaliland

February 12, 2023. Lasanod – The SSC-Khatumo traditional leaders and the established Council of 33 members to oversee the affairs of the SSC-Khatumo regions convened an urgent meeting to discuss and respond to the ceasefire announced by the Somaliland Administration. We hereby declare the following: We welcome a ceasefire announcement that is not based on […]

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Lasanod is Life-less and its people are in danger of Extinction !

As we move into day 6 of 12 hours of non stop shelling every day, so far this strategic north eastern city of Somalia, was on the receiving end of a total of 72 hours of relentless bombardment by Muse Bihi’s Somaliland Militia. Lasanod and its inhabitants are in grave danger; about every third minute […]

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Lasanod; A city under siege, heavy civilian bombing continues for the third day.

It was day No. 3 and Somaliland’s bombardment of Lasanod continued;  loads of heavy weaponry dropped on key institutions including the main Manhal Hospital, water facilities, propane storage garages, Gas stations, schools, and even a mosque was targeted by Somaliland’s long range missiles. Thanks in part to the taxpayers and misguided Somaliland development policies of […]

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Lasanod Declaration day; Somaliland Militia begins bombarding civilians

Monday Feb 6th, 2023,  At 6:00 AM Local Somalia time, reports from Lasanod indicate that SL militia has begun violent war against the people of lasanod; images of live bullets streamed via online platforms seemed to be going now.  This seems like a clear plan by Somaliland Militia to disrupt the peaceful Traditional elders of […]

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The Blue Revolution; Hands off Somalia, SSC Genocide, Lasanod is calling !

The people of SSC Khatumo have risen up against the oppressive Somaliland militia that occupied Lasanod since 2007. After dozens of unresolved killings of the leaders and intellectuals of SSC folks, Young and old Lasanodians had enough; And as they began to exercise their freedom of speech and right to assembly, The Rapid Response Unit […]

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Communique from SSC FGS Parliamentarians to International community

Dear IGAD Secretariat, We, the Members of The Federal Parliament of Somalia representing the SSC regions, write this to acknowledge your recent 3rd State of the Region Address issued on 1st February 2023. As representatives of the Somali people, we appreciate your commitment to promoting peace, stability, and development in the region. Read the Full […]

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Open Letter to the International Community and UN Security Council

Dear International Community and the UN Security Council, I would like to bring to your attention the current situation in Lasanod, Somalia. For the past month and four days, Lasanod has been experiencing peace and stability without any incidents of killings or attacks. This has been a significant achievement for our community, which has been […]

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Opening Ceremonies of the Grand Conference on Sovereignty of Sool, Sanaag, Cayn.

Hundreds of dignitaries gathered at the conference venue in the outskirts of Lasanod; Day 1 of the conference started with the peaceful gathering of all the delegates, including members of civil society, women’s groups and the Jamahir _youth freedom fighters. The first day focused on opening remarks and speeches, laying the foundation for the next […]

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Garaad Mohamed G. Abshir, The last to arrive in Lasanod

Jubilant crowds lined up  the streets of Lasanod for the Third day in a row as they awaited to welcome the last of 13 Traditional Elders to arrive in the capital city of Sool, Garaad Mohamed Garaad Abshir and his entourage of security and khatumo volunteers departed neighboring Garowe city early this morning. on their […]

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