It is historic, more than we realize at first, but it is not a peace agreement; it is a peace dividend from a cessation of hostilities from Saleebaan. The results of the last "Kamakazi" style senselessness betrayed by the clashes at Labogalle was the appeal for a resolution.
One cannot take for granted the role of Wagardha battlefield victory to bring this cessation to the hostilities that began with Saleebaan wing of SSDF codenamed "Gob Nasii Dhalay" in 1979.
I would compare this moment to the Liban Peace Accords in 2011, exactly 10 years ago, when in southern Ethiopia, the Degoodie sub-clan of Hawiye asked for cessation of hostilities with the Rer Hassan sub-clan of Darod/Marehan in Liban Region whom they instituted aggression against 35 years prior at the time.
Like this moment, few could recognize how historic that moment was then, but 10 years later we recognize it very strongly.
Remember, Degoodie with their Wobur (Sultan) went to Deka Suftu, a profound recognition of Rer Hassan battlefield victory we know because Degoodie had began hostilities, including allying with Borana in the 90's, to dispossess Rer Hassan of Deka.
Looking back, I find that Degoodie cessation of hostilities more profound than I did then because the result has been enduring, binding, and has transformed every facet of the relationship between Degoodie and Marehan.
Rer Hassan at the moment Degoodie chose cessation of hostilities had under their hand Deka Suftu, Awobare, Kansahdhere, Galun, Takadhagar, and Bundo.
At this moment when Saleebaan chooses cessation of hostilities under the leadership of Qoorqoor as Galmudug President, Wagardha have in their hand Dacdheer, Kaxandhaale, Furinta Foore, Deeqlo, Qobdheer Saaxo---100% of the territory clashed over.
Rer Hassan came back from being totally uprooted in 1993 and was completely dispossessed of everything in Liban between Borana and Dagoodie alliance while the Somalia civil war was taking place principally against Marehan in that early part.
Wagardhac had, like Rer Hassan, been completely dispossessed of his territory in Mudug and had his grazing even occupied in parts as spoils of conflict after retreating closer to Caabudwaaq as a defensive strategy in the face of the grand alliances flanking them on every side in civil war Somalia.
Today, not only has justice prevailed but out of trial has come even stronger equities.
Deka Suftu and Saaxo did not exist even 10 years ago. Today, Deka Suftu is a center of political gravity for all of Somali Libaan while Saaxo pulses with vigor and vitality that has overtaken many of Mudug's declining localities.
We welcome peace has been chosen to replace conflict.
peace. between 2 tribes. 2 brothers. 2 neighbors. seeing truth
