Five killed, 100 hurt in Somaliland protests

At least five people were killed and 100 more injured in Somaliland when security forces clashed with protesters demanding that presidential elections be held in November.

The president’s current term ends in November but the opposition suspect Abdi wants to delay that election and accuse him of seeking an extension of his term.

In a Facebook post, president of Somaliland muse Bihi Abdi said majority of those who were injured were security forces who were attacked with clubs, metal bars, and stones.

Somaliland broke away from Somalia in 1991 but has not gained widespread international recognition for its independence.

The region has been mostly peaceful while Somalia has grappled with three decades of civil war.