1. Reports of Conflict in the Area of
Beledweyne
Without providing further details about the
clans involved, sources report that rival clan militias have clashed in the
town of Beledweyne in October 2015 (Hiiraan Online 19 Oct. 2015; VOA 19 Oct.
2015). Shabelle Media Network, a Somali news agency based in Mogadishu
(AllAfrica n.d.), reports that "heavy clash has erupted again between two
clan militias" in Beledweyne in December 2015 (Shabelle Media Network 13
Dec. 2015). Sources state that the conflict in October was over "tax
collection" (VOA 19 Oct. 2015) or "extortion" money (Hiiraan
Online 19 Oct. 2015). According to sources, on 22 January 2015, "at
least" 23 people were killed in a land dispute between the Dir and Hawadle
clans in the towns of Burdhinle and Hada-Ogle in the Hiraan region (US 13 Apr.
2016, 13; AFP 22 Jan. 2015).
2. Hawiye and Dir Interclan Relations in
Mogadishu
Information on clan relations between the
Hawiye and Dir clans and sub-clans, including reports of conflict, could not be
found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate within the time
constraints of this Response. According to sources, the Hawiye are a
"predominant" (Mail & Guardian Africa 19 May 2015) or
"the traditionally dominant" clan in Mogadishu (EU Feb. 2016, 50). In
a report based on its 2015 fact-finding mission to Kenya and Somalia, the
Danish Immigration Service states that Mogadishu is one of the "most
complicated" towns when it comes to clan composition, due to 25 years of
conflict, internal displacement and population movement (Denmark Sept. 2015,
41). For further information on the situation in Mogadishu, including diaspora
returnees and the security situation, see Response to Information Request
SOM105094.
References
Agence France-Presse (AFP). 22 January
2015. "At Least 23 Killed in Somalia Clan Violence." [Accessed 19
Apr. 2016]
Oral sources: East and Horn of Africa Human
Rights Defenders Project; professor, School of Oriental and African Studies,
University of London; representative, International Committee of the Red Cross,
Somalia; senior research fellow, Clingendael Institute.
Inter-Agency Initial Investigation report – Inter Clan Fighting in Deefow
Deefow, Hiraan Region, | 25 June, 2015
1. Background
Deefow village is located about 40km north east of Belet Weyne town along the Shabelle River. The
land around Deefow has huge potential for agricultural activities, is irrigable and is a vast grazing area
for livestock. Competition for this land between residents of of Deefow and Dom-Caday villages led to
inter-clan conflict. The fighting between Dir and Hawadle clans has been ongoing since 2013 and has
led to death of atleast 100 people and several injured. This inter clan fighting has also resulted in
displacement of about 90 per cent of people from Deefow ,Kabxanle and Dom-Caday villages into Belet
Weyne. Those who arrive in Belet Weyne normally settle among their friends and relatives and tracking
them is usually not easy. The three villages are now reported to be completely empty after residents
sought refuge elsewhere in fear of attacks.
Previous efforts by the local clan leaders and government authorities to reconcile the warring clans
have failed. The first fight in the area broke out in end of December 2013 when Kabxanley village was
completely burned down but before that, there were a series of skirmishes between the two clans over
ownership of the farmland. The latest confrontation began on 3 June, 2015 when militia from both sides
clashed, leading to the involvement of Liyu police from Ethiopia. On 22 June, militias from the Dir clan
reportedly burnt down eight houses in Guri Caddo village about 28km northeast of Belet Weyne, Hiraan
region leading to more displacements.
Since the conflict between Dir and Hawadle clans began almost three years ago, it is reportedly
expanding to the surrounding locations and across the Ethiopian border. Reports indicate that the
Ethiopian Liyu police of Zone 5 are involved in the conflict by supporting the Dir clan. The Dir clan burnt
eight houses in Guri Caddo village (28 km north east of Belet Weyne) following the fighting of 22 June
2015. The affected were from the Hawaadle clan, who had been early displaced from other villages.
According to local estimates, about 1500 HHs (7000 – 9000 people) of Hawaadle clan have been
displaced to various areas especially from the villages of Guri Caddo, Bacaad, BiyoQurun, Dusmo and
Gasle and Burjada. However, these numbers have not been verified as partners have not been able to
access the area.. The conflict has also isolated the neighboring minority Bantu villages of Jeerey,
Tawakal, Luuqdhere, BuuloRaaxo and Qarsooni which are around Deefow.
On 25 June, humanitarian partners including DRC, CESVI and WARDI undertook an initial investigation
following a recommendation from the Regional Inter Cluster Coordination Group meeting in Hiraan The
objective was to get a preliminary of the impact of theinter-clan fighting. .
2. Findings
-
The assessment team estimates that about 1500 HHs (9000 people) are displaced in Deefow and
surrounding villages.
-
Over 90% of the displaced fled to Belet Weyne where the majority are living among friends and
relatives especially in the villages near Jawiilwadi, Ilkacaddo, Qoqane and Hiran villages. The
people settled in scattered manner.
-
Some of the displaced are from previous inter clan fights since three years ago.
-
An estimated 90% of the IDP households are comprised of women, children and elderly people.
-
Major needs are shelter, water and food and sources of livelihood.
3. Recommendations
1
-
Emergency Shelter and NFIs assistance as all the displaced are in makeshift houses. Free food
distributions and food voucher is again good option to help IDPs in meeting HH FS in the adaptation
period (4-6) months
-
Livelihood assistance through unconditional cash transfers.
Medium to long-term recommendation
-
Reconciliation and peace building efforts to resolve the inter clan conflict over the agricultural land
in Deefow. Conflict resolution support in giving additional support of the ongoing reconciliation
meetings
-
Support to rebuild the houses of those whose houses were razed once peace returns. Providing
production assets such as canal rehabilitation, provision of Irrigation pumps, seeds, agriculture
tools, fuel for irrigation, fertilizers and Agricultural extension trainings to farmers in the areas
affected.
-
Cash for Work activities for the rehabilitation of community assets such as water catchments, feeder
roads and canal rehabilitation once there is peace.
4. Ongoing response
-
Humanitarian partners have made effort to assist those affected and reachable. DRC has supported
most vulnerable 3600 persons (600 HHs) with shelter materials and NFIs as well as cash relief of
US$_80 per household for three months in Belet Weyne.
-
Save the Children International provided relief food to the affected persons through a food voucher
programme. The food consists of rice, wheat flour, sugar, cooking oil, beans, tea and salt and can
last the beneficiaries for three months.
-
WARDI also provided hygiene kits to the affected persons targeting 280 HHs (1680 persons).
2
Homeless children and women from displaced villages around Deefow
Newly displaced people from Deefow seeking shelter under trees around Jawiil village
https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/150625_deefow_initial_investigation_inter_clan_conflict.pdf
Inter-Agency Initial Investigation report – Inter Clan Fighting in Deefow
Deefow, Hiraan Region, | 25 June, 2015
Deefow, Hiraan Region, | 25 June, 2015
1. Background
Deefow village is located about 40km north east of Belet Weyne town along the Shabelle River. The land around Deefow has huge potential for agricultural activities, is irrigable and is a vast grazing area for livestock. Competition for this land between residents of of Deefow and Dom-Caday villages led to inter-clan conflict. The fighting between Dir and Hawadle clans has been ongoing since 2013 and has led to death of atleast 100 people and several injured. This inter clan fighting has also resulted in displacement of about 90 per cent of people from Deefow ,Kabxanle and Dom-Caday villages into Belet Weyne. Those who arrive in Belet Weyne normally settle among their friends and relatives and tracking them is usually not easy. The three villages are now reported to be completely empty after residents sought refuge elsewhere in fear of attacks.
Previous efforts by the local clan leaders and government authorities to reconcile the warring clans have failed. The first fight in the area broke out in end of December 2013 when Kabxanley village was completely burned down but before that, there were a series of skirmishes between the two clans over ownership of the farmland. The latest confrontation began on 3 June, 2015 when militia from both sides clashed, leading to the involvement of Liyu police from Ethiopia. On 22 June, militias from the Dir clan reportedly burnt down eight houses in Guri Caddo village about 28km northeast of Belet Weyne, Hiraan region leading to more displacements.
Since the conflict between Dir and Hawadle clans began almost three years ago, it is reportedly expanding to the surrounding locations and across the Ethiopian border. Reports indicate that the Ethiopian Liyu police of Zone 5 are involved in the conflict by supporting the Dir clan. The Dir clan burnt eight houses in Guri Caddo village (28 km north east of Belet Weyne) following the fighting of 22 June 2015. The affected were from the Hawaadle clan, who had been early displaced from other villages. According to local estimates, about 1500 HHs (7000 – 9000 people) of Hawaadle clan have been displaced to various areas especially from the villages of Guri Caddo, Bacaad, BiyoQurun, Dusmo and Gasle and Burjada. However, these numbers have not been verified as partners have not been able to access the area.. The conflict has also isolated the neighboring minority Bantu villages of Jeerey, Tawakal, Luuqdhere, BuuloRaaxo and Qarsooni which are around Deefow.
On 25 June, humanitarian partners including DRC, CESVI and WARDI undertook an initial investigation following a recommendation from the Regional Inter Cluster Coordination Group meeting in Hiraan The objective was to get a preliminary of the impact of theinter-clan fighting. .
2. Findings
Deefow village is located about 40km north east of Belet Weyne town along the Shabelle River. The land around Deefow has huge potential for agricultural activities, is irrigable and is a vast grazing area for livestock. Competition for this land between residents of of Deefow and Dom-Caday villages led to inter-clan conflict. The fighting between Dir and Hawadle clans has been ongoing since 2013 and has led to death of atleast 100 people and several injured. This inter clan fighting has also resulted in displacement of about 90 per cent of people from Deefow ,Kabxanle and Dom-Caday villages into Belet Weyne. Those who arrive in Belet Weyne normally settle among their friends and relatives and tracking them is usually not easy. The three villages are now reported to be completely empty after residents sought refuge elsewhere in fear of attacks.
Previous efforts by the local clan leaders and government authorities to reconcile the warring clans have failed. The first fight in the area broke out in end of December 2013 when Kabxanley village was completely burned down but before that, there were a series of skirmishes between the two clans over ownership of the farmland. The latest confrontation began on 3 June, 2015 when militia from both sides clashed, leading to the involvement of Liyu police from Ethiopia. On 22 June, militias from the Dir clan reportedly burnt down eight houses in Guri Caddo village about 28km northeast of Belet Weyne, Hiraan region leading to more displacements.
Since the conflict between Dir and Hawadle clans began almost three years ago, it is reportedly expanding to the surrounding locations and across the Ethiopian border. Reports indicate that the Ethiopian Liyu police of Zone 5 are involved in the conflict by supporting the Dir clan. The Dir clan burnt eight houses in Guri Caddo village (28 km north east of Belet Weyne) following the fighting of 22 June 2015. The affected were from the Hawaadle clan, who had been early displaced from other villages. According to local estimates, about 1500 HHs (7000 – 9000 people) of Hawaadle clan have been displaced to various areas especially from the villages of Guri Caddo, Bacaad, BiyoQurun, Dusmo and Gasle and Burjada. However, these numbers have not been verified as partners have not been able to access the area.. The conflict has also isolated the neighboring minority Bantu villages of Jeerey, Tawakal, Luuqdhere, BuuloRaaxo and Qarsooni which are around Deefow.
On 25 June, humanitarian partners including DRC, CESVI and WARDI undertook an initial investigation following a recommendation from the Regional Inter Cluster Coordination Group meeting in Hiraan The objective was to get a preliminary of the impact of theinter-clan fighting. .
2. Findings
-
The assessment team estimates that about 1500 HHs (9000 people) are displaced in Deefow and
surrounding villages.
-
Over 90% of the displaced fled to Belet Weyne where the majority are living among friends and
relatives especially in the villages near Jawiilwadi, Ilkacaddo, Qoqane and Hiran villages. The
people settled in scattered manner.
-
Some of the displaced are from previous inter clan fights since three years ago.
-
An estimated 90% of the IDP households are comprised of women, children and elderly people.
-
Major needs are shelter, water and food and sources of livelihood.
3. Recommendations
1
-
Emergency Shelter and NFIs assistance as all the displaced are in makeshift houses. Free food
distributions and food voucher is again good option to help IDPs in meeting HH FS in the adaptation
period (4-6) months
-
Livelihood assistance through unconditional cash transfers.
Medium to long-term recommendation
-
Reconciliation and peace building efforts to resolve the inter clan conflict over the agricultural land
in Deefow. Conflict resolution support in giving additional support of the ongoing reconciliation
meetings
-
Support to rebuild the houses of those whose houses were razed once peace returns. Providing
production assets such as canal rehabilitation, provision of Irrigation pumps, seeds, agriculture
tools, fuel for irrigation, fertilizers and Agricultural extension trainings to farmers in the areas
affected.
-
Cash for Work activities for the rehabilitation of community assets such as water catchments, feeder
roads and canal rehabilitation once there is peace.
4. Ongoing response
-
Humanitarian partners have made effort to assist those affected and reachable. DRC has supported
most vulnerable 3600 persons (600 HHs) with shelter materials and NFIs as well as cash relief of
US$_80 per household for three months in Belet Weyne.
-
Save the Children International provided relief food to the affected persons through a food voucher
programme. The food consists of rice, wheat flour, sugar, cooking oil, beans, tea and salt and can
last the beneficiaries for three months.
-
WARDI also provided hygiene kits to the affected persons targeting 280 HHs (1680 persons).
2
Homeless children and women from displaced villages around Deefow
Newly displaced people from Deefow seeking shelter under trees around Jawiil village
https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/150625_deefow_initial_investigation_inter_clan_conflict.pdf
Newly displaced people from Deefow seeking shelter under trees around Jawiil village
https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/150625_deefow_initial_investigation_inter_clan_conflict.pdf
