Those are Oromo and Dir delegation coming from Mogadishu where they first arrived before coming to Hargeysa and they were welcomed by elders in Hargeysa and the HJ don't need anyone to help them in their feud with Dhulbahante you would know that if you had any knowledge of Isaaq & Daarood clan rivalry footsoldiers kulahaYour subclans elders are not that important at the moment. The HJ elder who announced war for his Tol (Suldaan Siciid) is there, rubbing shoulders with them. It's more than just a meeting; their clansmen or whatever Oromos they call on will be used as footsoldiers.