Hadaftimo (Somali: Hadaaftimo) is a historic town in the eastern Sanaag region of Somalia.[2] It is home to several archaeological sites and ancient buildings. There is a Puntland military base.[3]
Hadaftimo
Hadaaftimo | |
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Town | |
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  Hadaftimo Location. .svg) Hadaftimo Hadaftimo (Somaliland)  Hadaftimo Hadaftimo (Somalia) | |
| Coordinates: 10°46′00″N 48°06′00″E / 10.76667°N 48.10000°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Sanaag |
| District | Erigavo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mohamed Abdi Mahamed (Arnab)[citation needed] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Population (2021[1]) | |
| • Total | 36,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | +252 |
History
editHadaftimo 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]
In May 2023, the President of the Puntland Parliament visited Hadaftimo and was welcomed. [22] [23]
References
edit- ^ WFP Somalia (April 2007). "Puntland Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ^ "Hadaaftimo, Somalia - Geographical Names, map, geographic coordinates". geographic.org. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ "Cabsida Laga Qabo Dagaalo Sanaag Ku Dhex Mara Somaliland Iyo Puntland". karinnews.net. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ a b "Puntland oo Hadaaftimo Saldhig Boolis Dhagax-dhigtay". daljir. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dominik Balthasar (September 2012). "STATE-MAKING IN SOMALIA AND SOMALILAND" (PDF). p. 138. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "RAADREEB: Midnimada Soomaaliya iyo qodobada shirkii beesha Warsangeli ee "Hadaaftimo 30 Siteenbar 1992"". daljir. 2018-06-07. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ a b c SDRA Dibouti (August 1993). "SOMALI DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY (SDRA) Annual report" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ^ "DFID/NOVIB FUNDED NGO CONSORTIUM RESPONSE TO DROUGHT IN TOGDHEER, SOOL, BARI/NUGAAL REGIONS" (PDF). calpnetwork.org. July 2005. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "Ciidamo ka tirsan Puntlland oo saaka gaaray Degmada Xingalool ee Gobolka Sanaag". halgan.net. 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "SOMALILAND:-(PR) SDF-FUNDED WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LAUNCHED IN HADAFTIMO DISTRICT". Ceerigaabo.com. 2015-06-18. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Cumar Cabdullaahi, Hadaaftimo: "Soomaalilaan Meel Cidla ah oo Maamul ka Horreeyey uusan Jirin bay Yimaadeen" (dhegayso)". daljir. 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ciidamada Puntland oo gaaray magaalada Hadaaftimo". daljir. 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Qaar ka mid ah dibadbaxyaasha magaalada Hadaftimo ee gobolka Sanaag oo Daljir uga waramay dareenkooda (dhegayso)". daljir. 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Somaliland oo Ciidamo cusub geysay deegaanada Sool & Sanaag". daljir. 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Heavy fighting between Somaliland and Puntland forces in Hadaftimo". somali dispatch. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Waa sidee xaalada deegaanka Hadaaftimo oo shalay lagu dagaalamay? (daawo)". daljir. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Somaliland Oo Guulo Ka Sheegatay Dagaalkii Dhexmaray Ciidamadooda Iyo Kuwa Puntalnd". Goobjoog News. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "Banaanbax Lagu Taageerayo Farmaajo Oo Ka Dhacay Degmo Ka Tirsan Puntland". Radio Dalsan. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ "SOMALILAND OO DHAQDHAQAAQ CIIDAN IYO XIISAD DAGAAL KA WADDA GOBOLKA SANAAG". puntlandpost.net. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ "Gudooomiyaha Barlamaanka Puntland oo Hadaaftimo lagu soo dhaweyeey" [The Chairman of the Puntland Parliament was welcomed in Hadaftimo]. daljir. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "GUDDOOMIYAHA GOLAHA WAKIILLADA DPL OO LAGU SOO DHAWEEYEY HADAAFTIMO" [THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DPL COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES WAS WELCOME WITH A PROGRESS]. Puntland Parliament. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2024-09-03.