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Somaliland Government Issues New Security Directives for Awdal and Selel Regions

19 September 2026 · Single source · Edition 16

The Somaliland government has issued new directives to enhance security in the Awdal and Selel regions. These directives ban war-related mobilization and the carrying of weapons after 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, according to State Minister for Interior and Security Abdirashid Mohamed Ahmed.

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