Lessons Learned from the Successful Jamaahiirta Popular Uprising Against Somaliland

[Deeq A.]

What happened in and around the city of Laascaanood between December 6, 2022, and August 25, 2023, is one of the most impactful historical events in Somalia for the 21st century so far. A group of idealistic and daring youth called "Jamaahiirta" (borrowed Arabic term meaning the masses) decided to take on and challenge once formidable Somaliland control of Laascaanood, the capital of the Sool region in northern Somalia and consequently, the rest of SSC-Khaatumo territories.

Source: Hiiraan Online