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Hiiraan Online Today from Hiiraan Online: Somali Music advertisements Northeastern Somali administration says Somaliland prisoners will be released after peace agreement FacebookFacebook messengerTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramEmail Thursday October 23, 2025 Las Anod (HOL) - The Northeastern Somali regional administration has said it will release Somaliland army prisoners only after a peace agreement is reached to end the conflict in the Sool region. The Speaker of the Northeastern State Parliament, Dr. Aden Abdullahi, said in an interview on Wednesday that it is not possible to release the prisoners without a formal agreement regarding the recent clashes between Somaliland and the Northeastern administration in Las Anod town. “We are not releasing prisoners without reason. Some of the prisoners were involved in serious crimes, and it is possible that they will be brought to justice to be held accountable for the massacre and displacement of the people of Las Anod,” Dr. Aden said. He added that if genuine dialogue takes place and Somaliland agrees to a peace deal, they are ready to release the prisoners. “But as long as Somaliland believes it can take this land by force, it is not possible to exchange prisoners,” he stated. Dr. Aden also said that the administration had already released 25 prisoners but was not aware of what was exchanged for their release. He noted that the Northeastern administration was not pleased that prisoners had been held for three years, blaming Somaliland for refusing to engage in peace talks. The statement comes amid reports that Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has urged the Northeastern administration to hand over Somaliland prisoners to the Federal Government to build trust. Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre, who visited Las Anod in July this year, helped facilitate the handover of 25 prisoners from the administration who were members of Somaliland’s forces and were later transferred to the Somaliland administration. Recently, President Hassan Sheikh called for the release of all prisoners held by both sides to strengthen peace and reconciliation efforts in the region. Opinion| Privacy Policy|Sports|Somali Music|Somali Map All Rights Reserved Copyright. © 1999-2025, www.hiiraan.com