Somaliland Electoral Commission consults stakeholders, plans elections

However, the protracted delay of the election in Somaliland has sparked concerns, plunging the region into a political stalemate and exacerbating tensions that have now escalated into armed conflicts. The repeated postponements have had a detrimental impact on the region's stability, with the situation in Las Anod being particularly affected by the lack of progress in holding the elections.

The absence of a clear election date has resulted in uncertainty and frustration among political actors and the general population, intensifying tensions and potentially contributing to the escalation of conflicts. This prolonged political stalemate has hindered the establishment of a stable and functioning government, impeding progress on crucial issues and exacerbating social divisions.

The ongoing conflicts in Las Anod have been further fueled by the delayed election process in Somaliland. The lack of an elected leadership has created a power vacuum, fostering a sense of lawlessness that has paved the way for tensions to erupt into armed clashes.