Somali Internal Security minister calls for immediate end to clan clashes in Abudwak
The minister condemned the violence and warned that individuals responsible for inciting or participating in the conflict would be held accountable.
Somali Minister of Internal Security Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag has called for an immediate end to the ongoing inter-clan clashes in the town of Abudwak, located in the northern part of the Galguduud region.
In a statement released on Sunday, the minister condemned the violence and warned that individuals responsible for inciting or participating in the conflict would be held accountable.
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He said the government would take legal action against anyone found to be fueling the unrest.
“I call on the clerics, traditional elders, and intellectuals of Abudwak to take a stand for peace and work together to resolve the conflict,” he said. “Anyone involved in stirring unrest will be brought to justice.”
He also instructed the Galmudug regional administration and local security agencies to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing tensions and restoring order.
Abdullahi directed authorities in the region to take immediate steps to contain the situation and prevent further fighting.
The call followed renewed violence that began on Saturday in Abudwak. At least four people were killed in the clashes, which involved both armed individuals and civilians.
Local sources reported that a disagreement over the construction of a police station in the town triggered the fighting.
According to residents, the dispute escalated quickly, with armed groups from rival clans confronting each other near the construction site. The confrontation led to the use of firearms and resulted in fatalities.
Community members have expressed concern that the violence may continue unless steps are taken to de-escalate the situation.
Minister Abdullahi’s statement comes at a time when tensions in parts of central Somalia remain high due to unresolved local disputes.
Similar incidents have occurred in recent years in various parts of Galgaduud, where local competition over resources, land, and security projects has occasionally led to violence.
The government has expressed concern over the impact of clan-based violence on national stability and peacebuilding. The Ministry of Internal Security has stated that the recurrence of such conflicts threatens efforts to establish effective governance and deliver services to communities.
The minister said the federal government is monitoring the situation and will support regional and local efforts aimed at restoring stability. He emphasised that restoring calm in Abudwak will require cooperation among community members, elders, and regional officials.
He also reaffirmed the government’s position that local disputes must be addressed through dialogue, not violence. The ministry has called on all armed actors to withdraw and allow space for mediation efforts.
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