Monday November 10, 2025 (HMC) Somali Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation has called for an immediate and unconditional end to clan-related violence and revenge killings, urging security agencies to act swiftly against those inciting bloodshed and division across the country.
In a statement issued on November 9, 2025, the ministry condemned the recent surge in clan conflicts, describing the violence as deeply contrary to Islamic values and Somali cultural traditions.
“The ministry strongly opposes killings, targeting, and in general any violence against the Islamic religion and Somali culture,” the statement read.
The appeal comes amid renewed inter-clan fighting in parts of Galgaduud and Lower Shabelle regions, where tensions have escalated in recent weeks. The most recent incident occurred Sunday in Wanlaweyn district, where an elderly man was reportedly tortured and burned to death in a revenge attack that shocked the nation.
The ministry urged regional administrations, traditional elders, scholars, and women’s groups to take a leading role in defusing tensions and promoting reconciliation. It called for collaborative peacebuilding efforts aimed at preserving “the unity and solidarity of the Somali people.”
The ministry extended condolences to the families of those killed in the ongoing violence. “We pray to God to grant the souls of those who lost their lives in the fighting to rest in peace and to grant their families patience and faith,” the statement said, reaffirming the ministry’s “commitment to continuing efforts for peace and reconciliation throughout the country.”
The government’s latest appeal underscores growing concern over recurring clan disputes, which continue to undermine local governance and national stability despite years of reconciliation initiatives.
Source Hiiraan Online
