The Battle of Laas Qoray occurred on 9 July 2008, amid the ongoing territorial disputes between Somaliland and Puntland. Somaliland troops invaded and occupied the Port town of Las Qoray,

citing a mission to rescue German citizens allegedly held hostage by pirates in the area.[1]

Background

In June 2008, Somali pirates kidnapped four German nationals from Yemen and brought them to the vicinity of Laas Qoray.[2] The presence of hostages in the disputed region heightened tensions between Somaliland and Puntland, both of which sought to assert control over the area.

The Battle

On 9 July 2008, Somaliland forces entered Laas Qoray, claiming their objective was to rescue the German hostages from pirate captivity.[1] The operation led to a temporary occupation of the port town. Puntland authorities viewed the incursion as a violation of their territorial integrity, exacerbating existing tensions between the two regions.

Aftermath

The German hostages were eventually released without a reported ransom.[3] The incident at Laas Qoray contributed to the ongoing territorial disputes and occasional clashes between Somaliland and Puntland over the Sanaag region.

References

  1. ^ a b "Fears of Military Clash Growing Between Somaliland and Puntland". Voice of America. 11 July 2008.
  2. ^ "Somali pirates kidnap Germans, coastguard in pursuit". Hiiraan Online. 24 June 2008.
  3. ^ "Ship released". Deutsche Welle. 10 August 2009.

Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Las_Qoray
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