FACT CHECK: Brawl in Somaliland’s parliament falsely linked to fallout over weapons sent to Somalia by Egypt

[Deeq A.]

Tensions have heightened in the Horn of Africa after Egypt recently sent military equipment to Somalia. The move angered Ethiopia, already at loggerheads with its southeastern neighbour after signing a deal to operate a port in the breakaway region of Somaliland. A post on Facebook claims to show a video of divided members of Somalia’s parliament fighting over the weapons shipment sent to the country by Egypt.

Source: Hiiraan Online