Battle of Erigavo
| Battle of Erigavo | |||||||||
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| Part of Las Anod conflict | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
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Somaliland SSB | SSC-Khatumo | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Ahmed Abdi Muse (Governor of Sanaag) General Naasir Meecaad |
General Abdi Madoobe (WIA) General Maxamed Waranle † General Jamaal Farangaag † Colonel Gurey Cismaan † | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
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2 killed 4 injured |
10 killed 23 wounded 28 captured 8 vehicles captured | ||||||||
The Battle of Erigavo was an engagement between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khaatumo militants that occurred on December 14–15, 2024, in the city of Erigavo, capital of the Sanaag region in eastern Somaliland. The battle resulted in a decisive Somaliland victory, with its administration retaining control of the strategically important city. The conflict led to substantial displacement, with nearly 43,000 residents fleeing the area.