Reconciliation committee formed for Somalia-Afar border conflict in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, acting as a mediator, is facilitating the reconciliation process to foster cooperation and a brighter future for affected communities.
A reconciliation committee has been formed to address enduring disputes in the border areas of the Somali and Afar regional states and resolve longstanding conflicts that have resulted in numerous casualties and property damage.
The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, acting as a mediator, is facilitating the reconciliation process to foster cooperation and a brighter future for affected communities.
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A joint committee, comprising representatives from both regions and independent entities, has been formed to oversee reconciliation efforts, with the council assuming supervisory responsibilities.
During a ceremony on March 8, 2024, council president Sheikh Hajj Ibrahim Tufa urged representatives from both regions to refrain from violence and conflict.
Sporadic clashes, particularly in recent years, have been a recurrent issue as militias from the two regional states engage in confrontations over disputed territories.
In November 2022, the Addis Standard reported that at least 18 civilians died while several were injured in clashes along the border areas of the Somali and Afar regions.
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