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Somalia clans secure peace with death sentences and hefty fines
Two rival Somali clans have signed up to a groundbreaking peace deal which aims to end the cycle of revenge killings.
- Will Ross
- BBC
Following three weeks of mediation, the rival Sa’ad Yoonis and Ba’iido clans in the disputed Sanaag region reached an agreement on harsh new rules.
Now, anyone found guilty of carrying out a revenge killing or vendetta will face a death sentence.
The family of the perpetrator will also have to pay fine a $100,000 (£72,000).
There has long been tension between many Somali clans due to rivalry and…