Tensions is high in El Wak District, between the Gharri people and their shegats

On December 27, 2007, over 200 hired gangs started fighting indiscriminately against unsuspecting Gharri people without notice when they sensed that their candidates were about to loose. They began beating unsuspecting people, burning homes, and throw explosive objects at Honorable Billow Kerow’s home and injuring over 10 people there including Hon. Billow Kerow. Subsequently, five people were killed, 25 injured, and over 35 homes were burnt to ground. According to information received from Rhamo, the area police personnel have began beating up victims rather than assisting them. They sprayed live bullets and decapitated three people’s legs. Also, they are still terrorizing the Gharri people in Rhamo forcing people to leave their homes. As a result, many homes and Gharri owned businesses were looted by gangs that were hired by Adan Mohamed Noora, paid by Adan Charri and the Dido group.

According to eyewitness accounts, Adan Mohamed Nora, Abdulqadir Chito, three members of the Dido families are in Rhamo, along with their Degody allies. It was said that they have slaughtered meat camels and are celebrating what they called a victory celebration. In addition, they have ordered their supporters to do the same in El Wak, and now it has been reported that singing, and dancing has taken place there.

December 29, 2007 by Gur Gharri GSG News contributor