Friday November 14, 2025 (CBB) Southwest State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen called Friday for an immediate halt to the deadly clan clashes in Wala-weyn, warning that a week of violence in the Lower Shabelle district has left multiple people dead, destroyed homes and further destabilized an already fragile region.
The fighting, involving rival local clans, has intensified since last week and has deepened the hardship of communities already struggling with drought, humanitarian needs and persistent insecurity linked to AS.
Laftagareen condemned the burning of homes and the loss of life, calling the violence “unacceptable” and stressing that the state “cannot afford renewed clan warfare” as it faces overlapping crises.
“I am sending a message of peace to the people of Wala-weyn and nearby areas after the tragic incidents of the past seven days,” he said in a statement.
The president urged traditional elders, religious leaders, youth and women to take an active role in stopping the clashes and to support security forces working to stabilize the district. He said community leaders must act quickly to ease tensions and work toward a sustainable resolution.
Wala-weyn, a key population center in Lower Shabelle, has seen outbreaks of clan conflict, often driven by land disputes, political grievances and competition over local resources. Regional officials say security agencies are coordinating with local leaders to prevent further escalation and restore calm.
