Read that statement are "thought" to be carrying weapons.
Is not the same as are carrying weapons.
It is "beleived" that upto 50K.
This means they were allegations that were never proven.
Just supustitions by the locals.
The SNA has superior weapons and outnumbered the SNM.
Secondly the majority population of Isaaq had fled to Ethiopia and were in refugee camps in awbarre region.
Where are your sources?
If you do not have any you should sit on the sidelines.