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

Damala Hagare
Town
CountrySomalia
RegionSanaag
SomaliaErigavo
Population
 (2007[1])
 • Total1,560
Time zoneUTC+3

Recent History

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ WFP Somaliland (April 2007). "Puntland Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  2. ^ "Biyo laan ka dhacday gobolada Sanaag". BBC. 2005-11-16. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  3. ^ "BADHASAABKA IYO TALIYAHA BOOLISKA SANAAG BARRI EE SOMALILAND OO KA QAYB GALAY SHIR LAGU SOO AF-JARAYO SHAQAAQOOYIN DHEX MARAY LABADA BEELOOD EE DHULBAHANTE IYO WARSANGALI". ceerigaabo.com. 2013-03-04. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  4. ^ "Wasiir CADAMI Oo Ku Go'doonsan Damala-Xagare Iyo Shirkii Xiin-galool Oo Lasoo Afmeeray". hubaalmedia.net. 2014-09-07. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  5. ^ "DEG DEG: Ciidamada Somaliland Iyo Kuwa Puntland Oo Ku Dagaalamay Magaalada Damalla-Xagare Ee Koonfurta Gobolka Gobolka Sanaag". dalmarnews.com. 2019-05-21. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
  6. ^ "Wararkii ugu Dambeeyay Dagaalkii Damalla Xagare-COD". The World News. 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  7. ^ "Somaliland Sends troop reinforcement in Sanaag region". somalilandstandard.com. 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  8. ^ "Olole ka dhan ah xaalufinta deegaanka oo ka biloowday gobollada Sool iyo Sanaag". hiiraan.com. 2019-09-11. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  9. ^ Productions, Sanag. "Birnaamijka Xidhitaanka Shirka Bihina Carraale Ee Damallaxagarre". YouTube. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  10. ^ Walls, Michael (2008). PEACE IN SOMALILAND: An Indigenous Approach to State-Building (PDF). Hargeisa: Interpeace and the Academy for Peace and Development. p. 70. Retrieved 11 February 2023.