Damala Hagare () is a town in the
Sanaag region of Puntland state of Somalia.
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.
In March 2013, a peace conference between the
Warsangali and
Dhulbahante clans was held in Damara Hagare.
In September 2014, Somaliland's Defense Minister attempted to attend a meeting of the
Warsangali clans in
Hingalol
Hingalol or Hingalool ( so, Xingalool) is a district located in the Sanaag region of Somalia.
Overview
Hingalol is situated on the Hadeed Plateau of the Sanaag region. Hingalol was established in 1958. A small hamlet, it increased in size and po ...
, but was unable to do so and was stranded in Damara Hagale.
In May 2019, Somaliland and Puntland troops clashed in Damala Hagare. The total number of dead on both sides is estimated at nine. In June, the Somaliland army deployed troops, including armored vehicles, to
Yubbe
Yubbe (also known as Yobe, Yube, Yubeh and Yubbe Tug) is a town in the Sanaag of Somaliland .http://www.maplandia.com/somalia/sanaag/Badhan-Badhan/yube/ There is a Somaliland military base.
History Archaeology
A desert town mostly inhabited b ...
,
Hadaftimo
Hadaftimo ( so, Hadaaftimo) is an historic town in the eastern Sanaag region. It is home to several archaeological sites and ancient buildings. There is a Puntland military base.
History
Hadaftimo is an old town. During the British Somalilan ...
, and Damala Hagare for border security from Puntland.
In September 2019, the local community of Damala Hagare passed a resolution against charcoal production, which causes environmental damage.
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
The Mohamoud Garad ( so, Maxamuud Garaad, ar, محمود جراد, Full Name:'' ’Mohamoud Shirshore Habarwa Abdullah Muse Said Saleh Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman bin Isma'il al-Jabarti'' ) is a Somali clan. Its members form a part of the Dhulba ...
sub-lineage of the
Mohamoud Garad.
The second settlement is mainly inhabited by the
Warsangeli clans.
References
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Populated places in Sanaag
Archaeological sites in Somaliland