The Somaliland Peace Process refers to the series of grassroot initiatives that brought peace to Somaliland after the collapse of central government of Somalia. In conjunction with the Somali National Movement, communities in Somaliland (formerly British Somaliland) negotiated a series of truces to end hostilities and address the grievances between the communities who were often on opposing sides to the Barre regime. As a result, this process acted as a key building block that led to the Borama grand reconciliation conference in 1993 allowing the transfer of rule from the SNM interim government to a new civilian administration paving way for democratic rule and stability. The First Conference (Berbera) After it was clear that the collapse of the Siad Barre regime was imminent in early 1990, traditionals leaders of the Dhulbahante instigated contact with the Somali National Movement to call for a ceasefire. Talks continued amongst the parties in the Haud region of Ethiopia, whereby it was agreed that a conference would occur in the port town of Berbera between 15–21 February whereby all Northern clans would attend to arrange a preliminary ceasefire and reconciliation conference. The city port city of Berbera was chosen as the location of the first peace conference as it was the largest town to have avoided destruction by Siyaad Barre’s regime. This conference called for the cessation of hostilities, for the promotion of peace and for the resumption of exchange of trade and socio-economic activities. Representatives from the from the Issa, Gadabursi, Dhulbahante and Warsangeli and Isaaq clans took part. Non-reprisal policy of the SNM A key accomplishment of the conference was the establishment of the SNM's policy of non-reprisal to non-Isaaq communities who fought alongside the Barre regime against the Isaaq. As a result, promoting peaceful coexistence amongst the diverse the communities of Somaliland. Moreover, this conference was followed by a meeting in April with Isaaq and non-Isaaq clan elders in Hargeisa, to make arrangements for a more formal congress with SNM representatives present. This initial conference established a formal ceasefire and resulted in the Guurti (Council of Elders) made up of Northern clan elders being delegated to take responsibility for further peacemaking initiatives, sponsored by the SNM. Additionally, deciding on the time frame whereby a more extensive conference was to be held in Burao two months later. Burao 1991 (The Grand Brotherhood Conference of the Northern Clans) Between 27 April and 18 May