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What happened, where and when?

Since 14 December 2024, violent clashes broke out in Erigabo, the capital of the Sanaag region in Somaliland, and have caused casualties and widespread displacement. With intense ghting particularly in the town's southern areas and nearby locations, around 43,000 people have ed, seeking refuge in nearby towns such as Ceel Afweyn, Laasqoray, and areas such as Bossaso and Burco. This violence is part of ongoing clan and territorial conicts in the region.

The displacement has put immense pressure on local resources and humanitarian systems, with many people moving to already vulnerable regions. Local authorities and aid organizations are struggling to meet the growing needs amidst the ongoing insecurity. The violence has left many people without access to basic necessities like food, water, healthcare, and shelter. The situation remains unstable, and more people are expected to ee in the coming days, worsening the humanitarian crisis.

On 18 December 2024, following this recent conict, the NADFOR (National Disaster Preparedness and Food Reserve Authority) and MoHADM (Ministry of Humanitarian Aairs and Disaster Management) issued an appeal for support from humanitarian partners. In response to this urgent call and the needs of the impacted population, SRCS collaborated with other humanitarian organizations, conducted assessments, and identied critical areas where support is most needed.