Battle of Kalshaale

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Battle of Kalshaale
Part of Puntland-Somaliland dispute and Las Anod conflict
DateNovember 2010 – February 2011
Location
Kalshaale, near Buuhoodle, Somaliland
Result Somaliland victory
Belligerents
Flag of Somaliland.svg Somaliland

Flag of Somalia.svg Somalia

Commanders and leaders
Flag of Somaliland.svg Nuh Ismail Tani Siciid Dheere
Strength
1200 500
Casualties and losses
unknown 2700 killed
16–20 injured
3,000 displaced

The Battle of Kalshaale was a series of clashes between Somaliland Forces and SSC militias from November 2010 to February 2011. The fighting occurred in the contested region of Kalshaale, near the town of Buuhoodle, as part of ongoing disputes over Somaliland's claim to the area.

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Background

Kalshaale is located in a contested region between Somaliland and areas claimed by the SSC militias, who opposed Somaliland's administration and sought greater autonomy or alignment with Puntland. Tensions escalated in late 2010, leading to armed confrontations. [1]

Clashes

The first significant clashes began in November 2010 when SSC forces attacked a Somaliland military base in Kalshaale. Both sides suffered casualties, with reports of several dozen fatalities. [2]

The fighting intensified in February 2011, leading to one of the deadliest confrontations in the conflict. Reports indicated that dozens of combatants were killed, with Somaliland forces sustaining significant losses. [3] General Tani of Somaliland's military reportedly admitted the heavy toll during the fighting. [4]

Aftermath

The Battle of Kalshaale resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, despite Somaliland pushing back attacking forces, neither faction achieved a decisive victory. The violence displaced local populations and further strained relations between Somaliland and the SSC militias. The fighting highlighted the ongoing instability in contested border regions between Somaliland and Puntland. [5]

January 2012 clashes

Further clashes occurred in January 2012 between Somaliland forces and Khaatumo militias, with Somaliland forces led by General Mohamed Hasan Abdillahi (Jidhif) reportedly capturing Buuhoodle. [6] [7] [8]

References

  1. "SSC Rebels Attack Somaliland Military Base at Kalshaale". SomaliaOnline. 2010.
  2. "Dagaal Ka Dhacay Deegaanka Kalshaale Ee Buuhoodle". Laaska News. 16 November 2010.
  3. "Dagaalka Somaliland iyo SSC oo Geystay Khasaare". BBC Somali. 7 February 2011.
  4. "Dagaalkii Kalshaale ee Maanta oo Geystay Khasaarihii Ugu Badnaa". Laaska News. 7 February 2011.
  5. Markus V. Hoehne (2015). "Between Somaliland and Puntland: Contested Borderlands" (PDF). Rift Valley Institute.
  6. Wyl-news (2012-01-16). "Taliyaha Ciidanka Qaranka Gen. Maxamad Xasan (JIDHIF) Oo Jooga Buuhoodle Oo Ka Waramay Hawl-galkii Ciidanka Qaranku kaga Caydhiyay BUUHOODLE Maleeshiyada Nabad-diidka ah". . .{ www.waayeelnews.blogspot.com }!. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
  7. "Taliyaha Ciidamada Qaranka Oo Ka Warbixiyay Asbaabaha Baajiyay Munaasibadii Ciidanka Iyo Dagaalkii Buuhoodle". haatuf.net. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
  8. "Dagaal ka dhacay Buuhoodle". BBC News Somali (in Somali). 2012-01-15. Retrieved 2025-02-26.