{"id":15795,"date":"2025-01-11T22:44:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T22:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=15795"},"modified":"2025-01-19T04:22:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T04:22:38","slug":"sodma-hosts-somali-elders-to-end-clan-conflicts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2025\/01\/11\/sodma-hosts-somali-elders-to-end-clan-conflicts\/","title":{"rendered":"SoDMA hosts Somali elders to end clan conflicts"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOGADISHU —<\/strong> The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) hosted a consultation meeting with Somali clan elders. The gathering held at the SoDMA headquarters, aimed to discuss and strategize on conflict prevention, self-sufficiency, governance enhancement, and the safety of humanitarian workers.<\/p>\n

Mr. Mahamoud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, extended a warm welcome to the traditional Somali leaders. He highlighted the critical role these elders play in peace efforts, dialogue, and social reconciliation.<\/p>\n

Mr. Abdulle emphasized that this meeting presents a crucial opportunity to prevent conflicts that often lead to humanitarian crises and man-made disasters.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, Dr. Ahmed Abdi Adan, Deputy Chairman of SoDMA, echoed these sentiments in his speech. He lauded the community\u2019s role in peacemaking and reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of culture in reinforcing peace.<\/p>\n

Dr. Adan called for cultural practices to be leveraged to avoid violence and to implement projects that build resilience and benefit from government services.<\/p>\n

The assembly of leaders expressed their appreciation for SoDMA\u2019s efforts. They commended the Authority\u2019s dedication to the Somali people, acknowledging the importance of collaboration between society and government institutions.<\/p>\n

The leaders stressed that such cooperation is vital for addressing the country\u2019s challenges, particularly the ongoing conflicts, drought, and other disasters.<\/p>\n

The consultation meeting culminated in four key agreements between SoDMA and the elders:<\/p>\n

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  1. Unified Efforts:\u00a0All stakeholders are to work together to resolve active conflicts and address underlying grievances.<\/li>\n
  2. Promotion of Production:\u00a0Support and promotion of agriculture and other productions to mitigate food scarcity.<\/li>\n
  3. Humanitarian Protection:\u00a0Ensuring the safety of humanitarian workers regardless of the conflict situations.<\/li>\n
  4. Targeted Aid:\u00a0Commitment to delivering aid to those who most need it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This meeting signifies a crucial step towards a peaceful and self-reliant Somalia. By uniting traditional leaders and government authorities, SoDMA is fostering a collaborative effort to address and overcome the nation\u2019s challenges. The focus on conflict resolution, agricultural support, protection of humanitarian workers, and targeted aid delivery highlights a comprehensive approach to building resilience and ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most.<\/p>\n

    Source: SONNA\u00a0 \u00a0 Origin: view original<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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