Conflict in disputed Las Anod dims Somaliland’s diplomatic dreams

Two Ethiopian children outside their home in a shantytown in Burco, Somaliland 250km away from the disputed city of Las Anod where fighting has been ongoing since February 6 [Al Jazeera].

Since February 6, there has been fighting in the disputed city of Las Anod between forces in the self-declared state of Somaliland and local militia from the Dhulbahante clan in northern Somalia.

The city, also known as Laascaanood, is located between Somaliland and Puntland, a nearby semi-autonomous region in Somalia’s northeast. Both regions are laying claim to the city.