UN appeals for unhindered humanitarian access amid clashes in northern Somalia


MOGADISHU, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations relief official in Somalia on Friday appealed for unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need as clashes between security forces and clan leaders in Las Anod in northern Somalia intensifies.

Magatte Guisse, the humanitarian coordinator for Somalia ad interim, said at least 80 people have been killed in the violence in the disputed Sool Region, with 451 injuries among those not fighting, including medical personnel.

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