The United States and the United Kingdom are working to resolve the conflict in Lascanod and prepare the way for Somaliland elections.

The United States and the United Kingdom are working to resolve the conflict in Lasanod and prepare the way for Somaliland elections.


The President of Somaliland held a video conference yesterday with the Minister of State for Development and African Affairs of the British Government. In this meeting, the president and the minister discussed how to find a solution to the situation in the city of Lasanod. Also, the minister said in a tweet that he expressed concern about the increasing conflict in the city of Lasanod and the delay in the elections. The minister stated that President Bihi responded with a commitment to a ceasefire and recognized the importance of an election roadmap.


Today (May 4, 2023), a statement from the US Embassy in Mogadishu said that acting USAID director Lawrence met with the president and expressed concern about the situation in the city. The acting president also held a meeting with Somaliland civil society representatives and discussed how to hold elections in the country.