Somali herders at a market. The Somali and Borana herders have signed peace deal (Photo/assets.irinnews.org)
The Somali and Borana communities in Garissa and Isiolo have finally agreed to a peace deal in a bid to end bloodshed.
The agreement comes after the conflict between the two communities led to several deaths and destruction of property.
Speaking on Saturday, the leaders and elders from the two communities, which have been in a feud for months, agreed to implement different resolutions.
The meeting was organized by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission in Garbatula, Isiolo County
Lagdera MP Mohamed Hire Garane said that the two communities have agreed to preach peace following the meeting. He also said that the members will not breach the agreement
“We have agreed livestock should vacate areas within 14 days of rains at grazing areas of their neighbours. They have also resolved to adhere to other agreements made in previous peace meetings,” he said, as quoted by Nation.
His remarks were echoed by Isiolo Woman Representative Rahma Dida Jaldesa
The meeting was also attended by NCIC commissioners Morris Dzoro and Hassan Mohamed and Isiolo South MP Abdi Koropu Tepu