Hadaftimo

Hadaftimo (Somali: Hadaaftimo) is an historic town in the eastern Sanaag region.[2] It is home to several archaeological sites and ancient buildings. There is a Puntland military base.[3]

Hadaftimo
Hadaaftimo
Town
Hadaftimo is located in Sanaag
Hadaftimo
Hadaftimo
Location.
Hadaftimo is located in Somaliland
Hadaftimo
Hadaftimo
Hadaftimo (Somaliland)
Hadaftimo is located in Somalia
Hadaftimo
Hadaftimo
Hadaftimo (Somalia)
Coordinates: 10°46′00″N 48°06′00″E
Country Somaliland(territorial claim)
 Puntland(effective control)
RegionSanaag
DistrictErigavo
Government
 • MayorMohamed Abdi Mahamed (Arnab)
Area
 • Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population
 (2007[1])
 • Total1,320
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Area code+252

History

Hadaftimo is an old town.[4] During the British Somaliland, four settlements were identified in the vicinity: Buraan in the Sool Plateau, El Dahir, Xubeera, Hadaftimo in the Gebi Valley.[5]

Around 1990, the Somali National Movement attacked Hadaftimo, a home of the Warsangeli clan, causing a large number of refugees. However, this attack was later condemned by Somali National Movement leaders.[6]

In mid-1992, an Islamist militant group Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya (AIAI) moved into the Sanaag region, and the Warsangali clan held a meeting in Hadaftimo and resolved to unify Somalia and prevent the AIAI from entering.[7]

According to a report in 1993, Hadaftimo had a population of 4,000 and only one source of drinking water.[8] There are six elementary schools with a total of 260 students.[8]: 32  Hadaftimo along with Erigavo, Badhan, Dhahar, El Afweyn, Las Khorey, Garadag and Maydh are listed as major population centers of Earstern Sanaag.[8]: 7 

Around 2005, Horn relief implemented projects such as gully and sheet erosion control in 10 villages of Sool plateau and Gebi valley in Sanaag region.[9]

In November 2012, Puntland troops built a base in Beraagaha near Hingalol and advanced to the village of Ceel cad, west of Hadaftimo, to confront Somaliland stationed in Yubbe.[10]

In May 2015, the Somaliland government launched a water supply project in Hadaftimo. It announced it would install a new well and water supply system.[11]

In August 2017, voter registration for Somaliland's presidential election and distribution of ballot boxes in Hadafutimo, August 2017.[12]

In October 2017, the Puntland government began construction of a new police station building in Hadaftimo.[4]

In November 2017, a delegation led by Puntland's Minister of Security arrived in Hadaaftimo to survey the situation in the Somaliland elections. [13] The next day, Puntland troops were dispatched from Bosaso to prevent the ballot boxes from being brought in for the Somaliland presidential election.[14] The next day, a demonstration was held in Hadaftimo against the Somaliland elections.[15]

In June 2019, the Somaliland army deployed armored vehicles in Sool and Sanaag regions, including Hadaftimo. [16] In August, a battle broke out between the Somaliland and Puntland armies in Hadaftimo. It was the first full-scale battle in about two years.[17]

On February 26, 2020, Somalilanders and Puntlanders forces clashed near Hadaaftimo.[18] The Somaliland government announced that the Somaliland army had won the battle.[19]

On June 8, 2020, Puntland security forces opened fire on a demonstration by residents in Hadaaftimo in support of the federal government.[20]

In November 2021, Somaliland troops from Yubbe attacked Hadaaftimo in Puntland.[21]

References
  1. WFP Somalia (April 2007). "Puntland Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  2. "Hadaaftimo, Somalia - Geographical Names, map, geographic coordinates". geographic.org. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  3. "Cabsida Laga Qabo Dagaalo Sanaag Ku Dhex Mara Somaliland Iyo Puntland". karinnews.net. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  4. "Puntland oo Hadaaftimo Saldhig Boolis Dhagax-dhigtay". daljir. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  5. Simon Mumuli Oduori, Musse Shaie Alim and Nathalie Gomes (February 2006). "Environmental Study of Degradation in the Sool Plateau and Gebi valley: Sanaag region of Northern Somalia" (PDF). p. 59. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  6. Dominik Balthasar (September 2012). "STATE-MAKING IN SOMALIA AND SOMALILAND" (PDF). p. 138. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  7. "RAADREEB: Midnimada Soomaaliya iyo qodobada shirkii beesha Warsangeli ee "Hadaaftimo 30 Siteenbar 1992"". daljir. 2018-06-07. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  8. SDRA Dibouti (August 1993). "SOMALI DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY (SDRA) Annual report" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  9. "DFID/NOVIB FUNDED NGO CONSORTIUM RESPONSE TO DROUGHT IN TOGDHEER, SOOL, BARI/NUGAAL REGIONS" (PDF). calpnetwork.org. July 2005. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  10. "Ciidamo ka tirsan Puntlland oo saaka gaaray Degmada Xingalool ee Gobolka Sanaag". halgan.net. 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  11. "SOMALILAND:-(PR) SDF-FUNDED WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LAUNCHED IN HADAFTIMO DISTRICT". Ceerigaabo.com. 2015-06-18. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  12. "Cumar Cabdullaahi, Hadaaftimo: "Soomaalilaan Meel Cidla ah oo Maamul ka Horreeyey uusan Jirin bay Yimaadeen" (dhegayso)". daljir. 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  13. "Qaar Kamid ah Waxgaradka Magaaladda Hadaaftimo oo ka hadlay Doorashooyinka Somaliland iyo Ciidamadda Puntland oo Heegan Kujirra (dhegayso)". daljir. 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  14. "Ciidamada Puntland oo gaaray magaalada Hadaaftimo". daljir. 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  15. "Qaar ka mid ah dibadbaxyaasha magaalada Hadaftimo ee gobolka Sanaag oo Daljir uga waramay dareenkooda (dhegayso)". daljir. 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  16. "Somaliland oo Ciidamo cusub geysay deegaanada Sool & Sanaag". daljir. 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  17. "Heavy fighting between Somaliland and Puntland forces in Hadaftimo". somali dispatch. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  18. "Waa sidee xaalada deegaanka Hadaaftimo oo shalay lagu dagaalamay? (daawo)". daljir. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  19. "Somaliland Oo Guulo Ka Sheegatay Dagaalkii Dhexmaray Ciidamadooda Iyo Kuwa Puntalnd". Goobjoog News. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  20. "Banaanbax Lagu Taageerayo Farmaajo Oo Ka Dhacay Degmo Ka Tirsan Puntland". Radio Dalsan. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  21. "SOMALILAND OO DHAQDHAQAAQ CIIDAN IYO XIISAD DAGAAL KA WADDA GOBOLKA SANAAG". puntlandpost.net. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2022-01-04.

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