Clans expected to vote for Somaliland in March election

The disputed territories of Sool and eastern Sanag, between the neighbouring breakaway Republic of Somaliland and Republic of Puntland, have so far proved a major obstacle in Somaliland’s quest for independence (AE 146/15, 136/15, 135/24). Both sides lay claim to a territory believed to be resource-rich and two clans, the Dhulbahante and Warsengeli, have said they are not served adequately by either de facto government.