Monday November 10, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — 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.