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East Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia
Somaliland conflict takes a regional turn

Somaliland, long seen as a haven of stability in a troubled region, is facing increasing unrest as fighting continues around the town of Las Anod between the breakaway province's army and militias loyal to Somalia and backed by al-Shabaab fighters. [...]

Published on 08/03/2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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