Local Clerics Urge Somaliland and Puntland to Stop the Tukaraq War

[Deeq A.]

 

HARGEISA–Renowned Sheikh Mustafa Haji Ismael Harun and Sheikh Mohammed Omar Dirir have called on the Somaliland government and Puntland administration of Somalia  authorities to stop the war and spilling of Muslims blood in the holy month of Ramadan, and instead do righteous deeds and Fear Almighty Allah. The two Mullahs were speaking in their respective mosques during the Friday congregation prayers.  They called on both sides to cease hostilities and sit on the negotiation table.

Sheikh Dirir was speaking from Rusheye Mosque situated at the heart of Hargeisa he said that Muslims blood is sacred and should not be spilled because of clans or governments wars.

Sheikh Dirir requested the government not to allow a third party to mediate the war and instead initiate talks with the Puntland and Somalia administration directly.

“You can see that whenever there is a war the transport network between the two countries is compromised. The people are not fighting so the politicians should clear these mess once and for all.

In another development Sheikh Mustafa speaking from Ambassador Mosque stated “These people who have standing and respect in the society should know that if they stop this war they will get reward in the hereafter and in this world. Please stop the senseless war whereby Muslim blood is being spilled for no reason and fear Allah Almighty.”

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