Mysterious Explosions in Somaliland

Summary

In January 1996, Mohamed El, president of Somaliland, spoke about unexplained explosions that had occurred in a remote area of his territory. According to BBC reports, local residents described strange effects: animals in a confused state, people with skin rashes and stomach ailments. A committee of experts, including doctors and a minister, was sent to investigate and submitted an alarming report. However, the local government lacked the resources and time to fully examine the area, and no debris or clear evidence of the event's origin was found.

El dismissed the possibility of UFOs, though some media suggested it, and pointed to a missile as the likely cause. Yet it was unclear whether it was fired deliberately or accidentally. He urged global powers, especially the U.S., to disclose what happened. Despite sending appeals to embassies and international media, no response was received. The case remains unresolved, with questions about the health of affected people and the nature of the explosions still unanswered.