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The Mar-mar Mountains Clash was a military engagement that occurred on September 14, 2010, between joint Ethiopian and Somaliland forces against the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) rebels. The clash took place in the Mar-mar mountains in the Awdal region of Somaliland, close to the border with Ethiopia.
Background
The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) is a separatist group based in the Somali region of Ethiopia, fighting for the independence of the Ogaden region. The ONLF has had a long-standing insurgency against the Ethiopian government, and their activities have also brought them into conflict with neighboring Somaliland, which shares a border with Ethiopia. The situation in the region had been tense, with ONLF forces operating in the cross-border areas of Somaliland and Ethiopia, making the region a hotspot for military confrontations.
The Clash
On September 14, 2010, Ethiopian military forces engaged ONLF fighters in the Mar-mar mountains of Somaliland. Eyewitnesses reported that the battle began around midday after Ethiopian forces encircled the ONLF rebels. The Somaliland army subsequently intervened and joined the Ethiopian forces in fighting the ONLF from their side of the border.
Both sides shelled the rebel positions, but casualties on either side were not immediately disclosed. There were reports of displacement in the surrounding areas due to the intensity of the clashes, but no major casualties were confirmed in the aftermath. The engagement highlighted the continued instability in the Horn of Africa and the growing tensions between the ONLF, Ethiopia, and Somaliland.
Aftermath
Although no direct confirmation of casualties was provided, the incident contributed to the ongoing conflict in the region and further strained relations between the ONLF and the Ethiopian-Somaliland alliance. The Ethiopian and Somaliland forces reiterated their commitment to eradicating ONLF forces in the region.
The clash resulted in the displacement of civilians in the affected areas, raising concerns over the humanitarian situation in the region. The situation remained volatile, with both the ONLF and regional forces continuing to fight for control of the contested areas.
References
- ^ "Somaliland: Somaliland and Ethiopian forces clashed with Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) rebels in Awdal region". Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- ^ "Ethiopia 'kills 123' ONLF rebels and surrounds 90 more". BBC News. September 15, 2010.
- ^ "Somaliland Army Drives Out Ethiopian Rebels". VOA News. September 15, 2010.