Balli Ad

Balli Ad (Balli Cad, Balicaad, Balicad) is a town in Buhoodle District of Togdheer region in Somalia.

Balli Ad
Balli Cad
Town
Balli Ad is located in Somalia
Balli Ad
Balli Ad
Location in Somalia
Coordinates: 8°05′11.7″N 46°45′00.8″E
Country Somalia
RegionTogdheer
DistrictBuhoodle District
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Balli Ad is a place name found throughout Somalis residential area.

History

In August 2015, Khatumo State President Ali Khalif Galaydh moved his base from Sahdheer to Balli Ad after being pursued by Somaliland forces.[1] In September, Khatumo State held a council meeting in Balli Ad, but some of the traditional elders in Sool refused to attend.[2]

In January 2016, Somaliland forces occupied Balli Ad from Khatumo State.[3] The Somaliland government said, "The Somalia government incited violence in this region, which is Somaliland territory. The deployment of troops is to bring peace and stability to the region."[4]

In July 2016, Clan chief Garaad Abshir Saalax, who died in Sweden, was brought to Balli Ad for burial.[5][6]

In July 2017, Khatumo State were merged to Somaliland, and the Khatumo forces stationed in Balli Ad were integrated with the Somaliland forces.[7] In February 2018, 200 soldiers and 5 armored vehicles were handed over from the Khatumo army to the Somaliland army in Balli Ad.[8]

Demographics

The main inhabitants are the Guuleed Garaad (Barkad) branch of the Dhulbahante clan.[9]

References

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