Somaliland officials condemn attacks on Oromos in Borama
Somaliland officials condemned coordinated attacks by groups of youths on Oromo residents in Borama, where more than 150 homes were reportedly damaged, looted, or burned. Awdal regional governor Boqor Hassan Dahir Haddi stated that the violence violates community values of peaceful coexistence.
Key Facts
- Groups of youths vandalized and burned homes belonging to Oromo residents in Borama.
- Over 150 homes were damaged or looted during the unrest.
- Awdal regional governor Boqor Hassan Dahir Haddi condemned the violence.
Why it matters in Ethiopia: Violence against ethnic Oromo communities in neighboring Somaliland regions impacts cross-border safety and humanitarian conditions for citizens.
Coverage
- Addis Standard: Somaliland officials condemn attacks on Oromo residents in Borama after more than 150 homes reportedly damaged