Damala Hagare

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Damala Hagare
Town
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CountrySomalia
Region Sanaag
Somalia Erigavo
Population
 (2007 [1] )
  Total1,560
Time zone UTC+3

Damala Hagare (Somali : Damala Xagare) is a town in the Sanaag region of (Somaliland).

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Recent History

In November 2005, the Sanaag region was reported to be experiencing water shortages, and Damala Hagare was one of the worst affected areas. [2]

In March 2013, a peace conference between the Warsangali and Dhulbahante clans was held in Damara Hagare. [3]

In September 2014, Somaliland's Defense Minister attempted to attend a meeting of the Warsangali clans in Hingalol, but was unable to do so and was stranded in Damara Hagale. [4]

In May 2019, Somaliland and Puntland troops clashed in Damala Hagare. [5] The total number of dead on both sides is estimated at nine. [6] In June, the Somaliland army deployed troops, including armored vehicles, to Yubbe, Hadaftimo, and Damala Hagare for border security from Puntland. [7]

In September 2019, the local community of Damala Hagare passed a resolution against charcoal production, which causes environmental damage. [8]

Demographics

The city of Damala Hagare is unique. It is a city split into two towns or settlements. One is primarily inhabited by the Dhulbahante, mainly the Naleye Ahmed sub-lineage of the Mohamoud Garad. [9] The second settlement is mainly inhabited by the Warsangeli clans. [10]

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