Salahlay District

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Salahley
District
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Location of Salahlay District in Maroodi Jeex, Somaliland
CountryFlag of Somaliland.svg  Somaliland
Region Maroodi Jeex
Capital Salahlay
Population
 (2016)
 • Total9,235
  [1]
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)

Salahley District (Somali : Salaxley) is a District in the most Eastern part of the Maroodi Jeex Region in Somaliland. Its capital lies at Salahlay. [2]

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In September 2022, water with traces of crude oil was collected while drilling a well in Salahley. [3] There are fewer clan and political conflicts here. [4] Note that there is also the village of Salahley, located 12 km southeast of Garowe. [5]

Governor

The governor of Salahley (Mayor of Salahley) is also the mayor of Salahley. In 2010 it was Abdirashid Mo'allin (Cabdirashiid Macallin). [6] As of January 2012, Ismaaciil Yuusuf Xuseen (Shiine) was governor. [7] In December 2012, Salahley's assembly elected Maxamuud Ibraahin Xandule as governor and Naasir Cabdi IImaan as deputy governor. However, some council members were absent from the meeting. [8] In March 2014, Ismaaciil Yuusuf Xuseen (Shiine) commented on an incident that occurred in his neighborhood as governor of Salahley. [9] In August 2020, Ismaaciil Yuusuf Xuseen (Shiine), as governor of Salahley, thanked Telesom for its donation to disaster relief. [10] In March 2023, the Salahley council voted to dismiss Mayor Axmed Buraale Iimaan, but Somaliland's interior minister said the resolution was against the law. [11] In February 2024, the mayor was dismissed by the council and Maxamed Cabdi Haariye was appointed mayor and Maxamuud Baddel Guuleed was appointed deputy mayor. [12]

History

In 2012, construction began on a road connecting Salahley and the Capital city of Hargeisa. [13] In March 2014, one person was wounded in a battle near the village of Toon after a confrontation between a group supporting a councilor from the Hargiesa City and another from the Salahley district. [14] [15] In September 2015, a three-month drought in western Somaliland resulted in deaths in Salahley village. [16] In March 2018, the dam was rehabilitated in cooperation with the Somaliland government and international organizations such as UNDP to provide water to pastoralists in Salahley district and elsewhere. [17] In July 2018, there was significant damage in the Salahley area due to pests such as Tomato Leafminer. [18]

In June 2020, locust damage was widespread in Somaliland, with the Salahley area in the Maroodi Jeex region being the most affected. [19] In May 2020, the road connecting Hargeisa and Salahley was almost completed. [13] In June, discussions were held with the Somali Regional Government of Ethiopia and Salahley regarding a road connecting Hargeisa to Ina Guuxaa, a border town with Ethiopia, and then to Aware, Ethiopia. [20] In August 2020, the Salahley district was hit by torrential rains and strong winds that resulted in the complete or partial destruction of 52 buildings, 28 temporary buildings, and 11 traditional houses throughout the district. [21] In June 2021, parliamentary elections were held in Somaliland, and in Salahley district, four members of the Kulmiye party (headed by Axmed Buraale Iiman), three members of UCID (headed by Maxamed Cabdi Haariye), and two from the Wadani party (headed by Xasan Dheeg Good Xasan Dheeg Good) were elected. [22] During this election, the election office of a female candidate was attacked and election equipment was destroyed, but the Somaliland Electoral Commission and the Ministry of Interior acted quickly to resolve the issue. [23]

In March 2022, Salahley District Selected MPs dispatched water trucks to 24 drought-stricken towns and villages in the district. [24] In October 2022, oil was reportedly discovered in the Salahley district. [25] Samples taken were analyzed in England. [26] In October 2022, the Ministry of Interior of Somaliland decided to transfer the administration of Toon, Maadhyaal, Xadhig xadhig, Galoole and Jagac from Salahley district to Hargiesa City . [27] In December 2022, ActionAid reported that more than 20 percent of the residents in and around the Salahley area were displaced after five consecutive years of insufficient rainfall in the area. [28] In May 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture of Somaliland established an agricultural reservoir in Salahley district. 1,250 former pastoralists are working as farmers. [29]

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References

  1. ↑ Ali Moge, Samatar (2018). "Fiscal decentralization and rural development in Salaxlay District, Somaliland" . Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  2. ↑ "Miisaaniyada Degmada Salaxlay oo ay Ansixiyeen Golaha Deegaanka Degmadaasi". Warfaafinta JSL (in Somali). Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  3. ↑ "Somaliland: Nooca Shidaalka Laga Helay Ceelka Salaxlay oo La Soo Bandhigay". berberanews.net. 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
  4. ↑ "Somaliland's oil find could reset the regional balance: here's how". Hiiraan Online. 2023-01-29. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  5. ↑ "Reference : V-P-SO-E-00901". ICRC. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  6. ↑ Candlelight for Health, Education & Environment. "The Impact of Climate Change on Pastoralism in Salahley and Bali-gubadle Districts, Somaliland" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  7. ↑ "Maayarka Degmadda Sallaxley Oo Ka Warbixiyey Waxyaabaha UQabsoomay Iyo Waxa Ay Rajaynayaan Inay Qabtaan" [The mayor of Sallaxley District reported on the things they have done and what they hope to do.]. Haatuf News. 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  8. ↑ "Goleyaasha Deegaanada Ee Gabiley, Baligubadle Iyo Salaxley Oo Doortay Maayaro Iyo Ku Xigeeno" [Local councils in Gabiley, Baligubadle and Salahley elected mayors and their deputies]. Geeska.net. 2012-12-26. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  9. ↑ "Maayarka Degmada Salaxley Oo ka Hadlay Dagaal Ka Dhashay Dhul Ay Dowlada Hoose Ee Degmadu Maamusho" [The mayor of Salahley district spoke about the war that took place in the local government of the district]. Xogreeb News. 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  10. ↑ "Shirkadda Telesom Oo Deeq Gurmad Ah Gaadhsiisay Degmadda Sallaxley" [Telesom Company Delivered Emergency Donation to Sallaxley District]. Hadhwanaagmedia.com. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  11. ↑ "Wasaarada Arimaha Gudaha oo Qayral Sharci ku Tilmaantay Xil ka Qaadistii Maayarka Salaxlay" [The Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a legal notice for the removal of the Mayor of Salahlay]. Wargeyska Dawan. 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  12. ↑ "MAAYIRKII DEGMADA SALLAXLEY OO XILKII LAGA QAADAY IYO XUBNAHA CUSUB EE LOO DOORTAY!" [The mayor of Sallahley district was removed from office and the new members were elected!]. Wajaale News. 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  13. 1 2 "Halkee Ayuu Marayaa Dhismaha Jidka Isku Xidha Hargaysa iyo Salaxley?" [Where is the construction of the road connecting Haldane and Salahley going?]. Wargeyska Dawan. 2020-05-24. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  14. ↑ "Maayarka Degmada Salaxley Oo ka Hadlay Dagaal Ka Dhashay Dhul Ay Dowlada Hoose Ee Degmadu Maamusho" [The mayor of Salahley district spoke about the war that took place in the local government of the district]. Xogreeb News. 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  15. ↑ "Isku-dhac Khasaare Naf iyo mid hantiyeedba koobsadey oo dhexmaray Golayaasha degaanka Hargeysa iyo Sallaxley" [Clash between Hargeisa and Sallaxley local councils involving loss of life and property]. Xogreeb News. 2014-07-01. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  16. ↑ "11 DIE OF STARVATION AND THIRST IN WESTERN SOMALILAND". Radio Ergo. 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  17. ↑ "Rebuilt dam provides safe water to pastoral communities in Somaliland, as part of ongoing water infrastructure projects across the region". Reriefweb. 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  18. ↑ "Somaliland farmers distressed by insects destroying crops in Salahley". Radio Ergo. 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  19. ↑ "Ayax Ku Habsaday Somaliland Oo Dhibaato Badan Gaadhsiiyay Beeralayda" [Locusts have invaded Somaliland and caused many problems to farmers]. Wargeyska Dawan. 2020-06-01. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  20. ↑ "DDSI iyo Somaliland Oo Iska Kaashanaya Dhismaha Waddada Ina Guuxaa Ilaa Awaare" [DDSI and Somaliland Collaborate on the Construction of the Road from Guuza to Awaare]. Wargeyska Dawan. 2020-06-19. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  21. ↑ "SL: President orders emergency relief efforts for Salahley residents". Somaliland Standard. 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  22. ↑ "Illaa Hadda Degmooyinka Lagu Dhawaaqay Natiijadii Ka Soo Baxday Doorashada, Magacyada Xildhibaannada Ka Soo Baxay Iyo Wararkii U Dambeeyay" [Until now, the results of the elections have been announced in the districts, the names of the representatives and the latest news.]. Geeska.net. 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  23. ↑ "SOMALILAND VOTES FOR PEACE" (PDF). 2021. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  24. ↑ "MP Qodah Dispatches relief to Drought Affected inhabitants of Salahley". The Horn Tribune. 2022-03-13. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  25. ↑ "Minister of Mineral Resources Confirms the Discovery of Petroleum". Somaliland Standard. 2022-10-01. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  26. ↑ "Muxuu yahay shidaalka laga baarayo Somaliland?" [What is the fuel being investigated in Somaliland?]. BBC. 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  27. ↑ "Xukuumada Oo Deegaano Ka Tirsanaa Degmada Sallaxley Ku Dartay Hargaysa" [The government added areas from Sallaxley district to Hargeisa]. Hadwanaag News. 2022-10-24. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  28. ↑ "ActionAid International - Somaliland Drought: Impact and Needs". Reriefweb. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  29. ↑ "Herders in Somaliland's Hawd turn to farming with good results". Hiiraan Online. 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
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