War in Somaliland

Somaliland

At least 34 individuals have been reported dead in combat in Somaliland, a northern region that declared independence from Somalia in 1991, according to two physicians at a public hospital in Laascaanood, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The fighting took place on Monday between forces from the region and those against its government, according to Somaliland’s interior minister. This comes a month after 20 people lost their lives in protests over territory disputes.

Although Somaliland has not gained widespread recognition for its independence, it has faced opposition over land claims in its eastern border with Puntland, one of Somalia’s semi-autonomous regions.