Balicad وضوود | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Balicad Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 8°05′11.7″N46°45′00.8″E / 8.086583°N 46.750222°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Regional State |  Khatumo |
| District | Buuhoodle |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Balicad is a town in Buhoodle District of Togdheer region in Somalia.
Presently, the SSC-Khaatumo administration controls Balli Ad. [1]
In August 2015, Khatumo State President Ali Khalif Galaydh moved his base from Sahdheer to Balli Ad after being pursued by Somaliland forces. [2] In September, Khatumo State held a council meeting in Balli Ad, but some of the traditional elders in Sool refused to attend. [3]
In January 2016, Somaliland forces occupied Balli Ad from Khatumo State. [4] 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." [5]
In July 2016, Clan chief Garaad Abshir Saalax, who died in Sweden, was brought to Balli Ad for burial. [6] [7]
In July 2017, Khatumo State were merged to Somaliland, and the Khatumo forces stationed in Balli Ad were integrated with the Somaliland forces. [8] In February 2018, 200 soldiers and 5 armored vehicles were handed over from the Khatumo army to the Somaliland army in Balli Ad. [9]
The main inhabitants are the Guuleed Garaad (Barkad) branch of the Dhulbahante clan. [10]
Ali Khalif Galaydh was a Somali politician. He was the Prime Minister of the transitional Somalia administration from 8 October 2000 to 28 October 2001. Galaydh had extensive experience in public policy, diplomacy, public administration, and business. He taught these subjects at public universities in the United States. Additionally, Galaydh was the president of the Khaatumo state. In 2017, he signed an agreement with the Somaliland government which stipulated the amendment of Somaliland's constitution, this would’ve promoted peace and stability throughout the regions of Sool, sanaag and cayn.
Sarmaanyo is a town in the Sool region of Somalia/. (Sometimes considered in the Sanaag region.
Bo'ame is an ancient town in the eastern Sool region. It is the capital of Bo'ame district which includes the small towns of Karin-gorfood, Fardhidin, Dan-Gudban, Caleeli, Buura-wadal and Garaca Dacare and Biriqodayaga.
Buuhoodle, also known as Bohotle, is the largest city in the Togdheer region of Somalia. It serves as a significant border town for the movement of goods between Somalia and the Somali Region of Ethiopia. The surrounding district is rich in livestock with growing agricultural activities.
Hudun is a historical town in the eastern Sool region of Somaliland, and the seat of the Hudun District. Somaliland has effectively controlled there since around 2013, but Puntland also has a territorial claim.
Widhwidh, also known as Widh Widh, is a town located in the Buuhoodle district of Togdheer, Somaliland.
Sahdheer is a town in southern Sool region of Somalia.
Garad Jama Garad Ali is the 21st supreme traditional clan Sultan (Garaad) of the Dhulbahante. He has significant influence in Somalia's current politics, particularly in North Somalia.
Khatumo State, officially known as the SSC-Khaatumo Administration, is an autonomous administration in Northern Somalia, with its capital in Las Anod. It includes parts of the Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn regions. It is bordered by Puntland to the east, the Somali Region of Ethiopia to the south, Somaliland to the west, and the Red Sea to the north.
Gambadhe is a town in the Sool region of Ssc-Khaatumo. A dry port has been constructed in the town. The town is located roughly 30km southeast of the city of Las Anod.
Dharkayn Geenyo is a town in the southern Sool region of Somalia.
The Governor of Sool. Is the chief executive of the Sool, region of Somaliland and leads the region's executive branch.
Garad Abdullah Garaf Soofe Durraan, Garad, of the Ahmed Garad, the second most senior chief of the Farah Garad branch of the Dhulbahante clan of the Somali people. He was one of the elders of the Dhulbahante clan. In his later years, he often attended meetings as a representative of the Buuhoodle.
Guumays (Guumeys) is a village in the Sool region currently under the control of Khatumo State forces.
Tuulo Samakaab or Tuula Samakaab is a village in the Sool Region, currently under the control of Khatumo State forces.
Awrboogays(Awrbogays, Awr-boogays, Ar-boogays) is a town in south-central Sanaag in khaatumo Somalia.
The Las Anod conflict is an ongoing armed conflict between the Somaliland National Army and the SSC-Khatumo forces of the Dhulbahante in Las Anod, the capital of the Sool region. Fighting erupted on February 6 after Somaliland security forces held a violent crackdown on civil protests. On February 8, the supreme Garad of Dhulbahante, Garad Jama Garad Ali, declared an intent to secede and reunite with the Federal Government of Somalia.
Garad Mukhtar Garad Ali Burale is one of the traditional leaders in the Sool region.
Garad Jama Garad Ismail Duale is the third-highest traditional leader in the Sool region of SSC-Khaatumo State of Somalia
Mohamed Abdi Ismail, nicknamed Shiine, is a Somali politician who serves as the current Vice president of Khatumo State of Somalia.