Balli Ad
Balli Ad
Balli Cad | |
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Town | |
  Balli Ad Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 8°05′11.7″N 46°45′00.8″E / 8.086583°N 46.750222°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Togdheer |
| District | Buhoodle District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Balli Ad (Balli Cad, Balicaad, Balicad) is a town in Buhoodle District of Togdheer region in Somalia.
Balli Ad is a place name found throughout Somalis residential area.
History
In August 2015, Khatumo State President Ali Khalif Galaydh moved his base from Sahdheer to Balli Ad after being pursued by Somaliland forces.[1] In September, Khatumo State held a council meeting in Balli Ad, but some of the traditional elders in Sool refused to attend.[2]
In January 2016, Somaliland forces occupied Balli Ad from Khatumo State.[3] The Somaliland government said, "The Somalia government incited violence in this region, which is Somaliland territory. The deployment of troops is to bring peace and stability to the region."[4]
In July 2016, Clan chief Garaad Abshir Saalax, who died in Sweden, was brought to Balli Ad for burial.[5][6]
In July 2017, Khatumo State were merged to Somaliland, and the Khatumo forces stationed in Balli Ad were integrated with the Somaliland forces.[7] In February 2018, 200 soldiers and 5 armored vehicles were handed over from the Khatumo army to the Somaliland army in Balli Ad.[8]
Demographics
The main inhabitants are the Guuleed Garaad (Barkad) branch of the Dhulbahante clan.[9]
References
- ^ "Cali Khaliif Oo u Qaxay Balicad kana huleelay Xaruntiisii Saaxdheer". halsannews.com. 2015-08-23. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ^ "Shir Maamulka Khaatumo uga Furmay Tuulada Balli-cad iyo Madax-dhaqan oo Qaadacay Shirka". hiiraan.com. 2015-09-06. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ^ "Ciidammada Somaliland oo qabsaday Balli-Cad". BBC. 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Somaliland oo ka hadashay ciidamadii galay Bali-cad iyo eedeyn ay Dowladda Somalia u jeediyeen". somalimedia.co.uk. 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Garaad Abshir Saalax oo lagu Aasay Balli-cad, gobolka Sool". garoweonline.com. 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Garaad Abshir Saalax Maxamed oo lagu aasay tuulada Balicad". puntlandmirror.net. 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ^ "HALKAN KA DAAWO WASIIRKA AMNIGA KHAATUMO MD. KEYSE CABDI YUUSUF OO MAANTA DEEGAANKA BALLI-CAD KU MIDEEYEY CIIDAMADA SOMALILAND IYO CUTUBYO KA TIRSAN CIIDAMADII DIFAACA EE KHAATUMO, KUWAAS OO LA FILAYO IN AY DHAWAAN SI WADA JIR AH U FULIYAAN HAWL-GAL CIIDAN". qorilugudnews24.com. 2017-07-27. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "Somaliland Oo Lagu Wareejiyay Qayb Ka Mid Ah Askartii Khaatumo". goobjoog.com. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "DAAWO, CALI KHALIIF GALAYDH – BALLI CAD: "BEESHAA UU KA DHINTAY INAY SI DEGDEG AH U MAGACAABI DOONAAN CID MEESHIISII QABATA…CIDDII BEDELI LAHAYD EE ISAGA RAADKIISII RAACI LAHAYD"". laascaanood.com. 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2021-09-17.