It is the capital of the Sool region, which is claimed by both Somaliland and the autonomous Somali states of Puntland and Khatumo. There has been repeated violent unrest in Las Anod in recent years.

Somaliland's opposition leader has won the presidency of the breakaway region of Somalia, according to election results ...

Boosaaso (PP News Desk) — Boosaaso, the commercial city of Puntland State of Somalia, is beginning to reap the benefits of ...