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Somaliland launches $2-billion appeal after market inferno

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The autonomous Somali region of Somaliland launched an international appeal on Wednesday for $2 billion in aid after a huge fire destroyed the main market in the capital Hargeisa, wiping out hundreds of businesses and devastating the local economy.

The blaze broke out on Friday evening and swiftly engulfed the sprawling Waheen market, injuring more than two dozen people but causing no loss of life.

An investigation team is looking into the cause of the fire and its report is expected to be disclosed to the media in the next few days, Abdi added.AFP | Sophie RAMIS Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but the move has not been recognised by the international community, leaving the region of about four million people poor and isolated.

 

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