The Somali American Community of Minnesota condemns the heinous and terrorist attack against innocent civilian populations in the town of Buuhoodle in Northeastern Somalia, the attack took place after the people of Sool, Sanaaq, and Cayn (SSC) came together to host a conference titled Khaatumo II in the historical town of Taleex, where they declared to establish an autonomous state within Somalia. SNM militias attacked the civilian population of Buuhoodle in the middle of the night; however the people of SSC managed to retake the town and push the Somali separatists out of town. We urge all Somali people to condemn such barbaric actions against innocent civilians, and we urge the international community, neighboring countries, and international human rights organizations to pressure the SNM- led Somaliland regime to halt all hostilities and hold them accountable for their crimes against humanity. We urge the Somali Transitional Federal Government and the United Nations Security Council take immediate action in dealing with the separatist Somaliland tribal militia who are committing crimes against humanity in Northern Somalia.




