In Pictures: Galmudug and Puntland leaders ink peace deal to end Galkayo fighting

With presence of Somali prime minister Omar Abdirashid, Galmudug and Puntland leaders have jointly signed a ceasefire deal, ending the persistent conflict in the divided Galkayo town.

Wednesday’s peace agreement is meant to stop weeks of armed clashes between Galmudug and Puntland forces in Galkayo which claimed the lives of at least 15 people while 30 others left wounded.

The agreement will allow hundreds of local residents the fled the conflict to return their homes. The two warring states are in deadlock over a construction road in the city’s northern Garsoor village.

Both sides agreed upon the four following articles:

1. to make the permanent ceasefire.
2. to make withdraw forces at the battle positions.
3. to establish dialogue committee consisting both of the two sides.
4. and to provide an opportunity for the civilians to return their homes.