SSC (militia)
2009-2012 Somali unionist group in northern Somalia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
'SSC or HMB-SSC Unity and Salvation Authority of the SSC regions of Somalia' (Somali: Haggaanka Mideynta iyo Badbaadinta Gobolada SSC ee Soomalia) or HBM-SSC (Somali: Hoggaanka Badbaadada iyo Mideynta SSC) was the name of the self-proclaimed autonomous government of the Dhulbahante clan living between Somaliland and Puntland, which was active from 2009 to around 2012.[2][3] It claimed possession of the so-called SSC regions of Sool (S), Sanaag (S), and Cayn (C).[4]
HMB-SSC | |
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Hoggaanka Badbaadinta iyo Mideynta SSC | |
Leaders | Suleiman Haglotosiye and Ali Sabarey[1] |
Group(s) | Dhulbahante |
Headquarters | Buuhoodle and Dharkayn Geenyo (de facto) |
Ideology | Anti-Secession, unionist |
Status | Active |
Opponents | Somaliland and Puntland |
Initially, the HBM-SSC's goal was to become a constituent state of the Federal Republic of Somalia with the support of the foreign diaspora.[5]: 78 Still, it was not recognized by both neighboring Somaliland and Puntland,[5]: 86 and through fighting with Somaliland, it became a mere militia organization.[6] It also lost support from the Dhulbahante clan. And ended its activities when the president of the HBM-SSC joined the Somaliland government. It is sometimes referred to as the SSC militia[6] because it was a de facto militia organization except in the early stages of its activities. The subsequent campaign to gain autonomy for the Dhulbahante clan was conducted by a newly created organization, the Khatumo State.[5]: 99, 102