# Hadaftimo > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hadaftimo > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hadaftimo.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadaftimo > Source revision: 1290246717 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Hadaftimo** (Somali: *Hadaaftimo*) is a historic town in the eastern [Sanaag](/source/Sanaag) region of [Somalia](/source/Somalia).[2] It is home to several [archaeological](/source/Archaeology) sites and ancient buildings. There is a [Puntland](/source/Puntland) military base.[3] ## History Hadaftimo is an old town.[4] During the [British Somaliland](/source/British_Somaliland), four settlements were identified in the vicinity: [Buraan](/source/Buraan) in the Sool Plateau, [El Dahir](/source/El_Dahir), Xubeera, Hadaftimo in the Gebi Valley.[5] Around 1990, the [Somali National Movement](/source/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](/source/Al-Itihaad_al-Islamiya) (AIAI) moved into the Sanaag region, and the [Warsangali](/source/Warsangali) and [dishiishe](/source/Dishiishe) 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](/source/Erigavo), [Badhan](/source/Badhan,_Sanaag), [Dhahar](/source/Dhahar), [El Afweyn](/source/El_Afweyn), [Las Khorey](/source/Las_Khorey), [Garadag](/source/Garadag) and [Maydh](/source/Maydh) are listed as major population centers of Earstern Sanaag.[8]: 7 Around 2005, [Horn relief](/source/Adeso) 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](/source/Hingalol) and advanced to the village of Ceel cad, west of Hadaftimo, to confront Somaliland stationed in [Yubbe](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Yubbe) attacked Hadaaftimo in Puntland.[21] In May 2023, the President of the Puntland Parliament visited Hadaftimo and was welcomed. [22] [23] ## References 1. WFP Somalia (April 2007). ["Puntland Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment"](https://documents.wfp.org/stellent/groups/public/documents/ena/wfp144576.pdf?iframe). Retrieved 2021-06-17. 1. ["Hadaaftimo, Somalia - Geographical Names, map, geographic coordinates"](https://geographic.org/geographic_names/name.php?uni=-4566245&fid=5773&c=somalia). *geographic.org*. Retrieved 20 May 2018. 1. ["Cabsida Laga Qabo Dagaalo Sanaag Ku Dhex Mara Somaliland Iyo Puntland"](https://karinnews.net/articles/59154/XASAASI-Cabsida-Laga-Qabo-Dagaalo-Sanaag-Ku-Dhex-Mara-Somaliland-Iyo-Puntland-Ruqaansiga-Ciidamada-Somaliland-Iyo-Warwarka-Ciidamada-Puntlnd). *karinnews.net*. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2022-01-04. 1. ["Puntland oo Hadaaftimo Saldhig Boolis Dhagax-dhigtay"](https://www.daljir.com/puntland-oo-hadaaftimo-saldhig-boolis-dhagax-dhigtay/). *daljir*. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. 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"](https://www.faoswalim.org/resources/Land/Environmental_Study_Degradation_Sool_Plateau_and_Gebi.pdf). p. 59. Retrieved 2021-06-20. 1. Dominik Balthasar (September 2012). ["STATE-MAKING IN SOMALIA AND SOMALILAND"](https://etheses.lse.ac.uk/572/1/Balthasar_State-Making_Somalia_Somaliland_2013.pdf). p. 138. Retrieved 2022-01-05. 1. ["RAADREEB: Midnimada Soomaaliya iyo qodobada shirkii beesha Warsangeli ee "Hadaaftimo 30 Siteenbar 1992""](https://www.daljir.com/raadreeb-midnimada-soomaaliya-iyo-qodobada-shirkii-beesha-warsangeli-ee-hadaaftimo-30-siteenbar-1992/). *daljir*. 2018-06-07. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. SDRA Dibouti (August 1993). ["SOMALI DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY (SDRA) Annual report"](https://web.archive.org/web/20061007224929/http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDABN410.pdf). Archived from [the original](https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDABN410.pdf) on October 7, 2006. Retrieved 2021-01-05. 1. ["DFID/NOVIB FUNDED NGO CONSORTIUM RESPONSE TO DROUGHT IN TOGDHEER, SOOL, BARI/NUGAAL REGIONS"](https://www.calpnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Evaluation-Report-North-Somalia-OGN-HR-NPA-2005-FINAL.pdf). *calpnetwork.org*. July 2005. Retrieved 2022-01-05. 1. ["Ciidamo ka tirsan Puntlland oo saaka gaaray Degmada Xingalool ee Gobolka Sanaag"](https://halgan.net/2012/11/ciidamo-ka-tirsan-puntlland-oo-saaka-gaaray-degmada-xingalool-ee-gobolka-sanaag/). *halgan.net*. 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2022-01-05. 1. ["SOMALILAND:-(PR) SDF-FUNDED WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LAUNCHED IN HADAFTIMO DISTRICT."](http://ceerigaabo.com/2015/06/18/somaliland-pr-sdf-funded-water-supply-development-project-launched-in-hadaftimo-district/). *Ceerigaabo.com*. 2015-06-18. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. ["Cumar Cabdullaahi, Hadaaftimo: "Soomaalilaan Meel Cidla ah oo Maamul ka Horreeyey uusan Jirin bay Yimaadeen" (dhegayso)"](https://www.daljir.com/cumar-cabdullaahi-hadaaftimo-soomaalilaan-meel-cidla-ah-oo-maamul-ka-horreeyey-uusan-jirin-bay-yimaadeen-dhegayso/). *daljir*. 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. ["Qaar Kamid ah Waxgaradka Magaaladda Hadaaftimo oo ka hadlay Doorashooyinka Somaliland iyo Ciidamadda Puntland oo Heegan Kujirra (dhegayso)"](https://www.daljir.com/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. 1. ["Ciidamada Puntland oo gaaray magaalada Hadaaftimo"](https://www.daljir.com/ciidamada-puntland-oo-gaaray-magaalada-hadaaftimo/). *daljir*. 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. ["Qaar ka mid ah dibadbaxyaasha magaalada Hadaftimo ee gobolka Sanaag oo Daljir uga waramay dareenkooda (dhegayso)"](https://www.daljir.com/qaar-ka-mid-ah-dibadbaxyaasha-magaalada-hadaftimo-ee-gobolka-sanaag-oo-daljir-uga-waramay-dareenkooda-dhegayso/). *daljir*. 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. ["Somaliland oo Ciidamo cusub geysay deegaanada Sool & Sanaag"](https://www.daljir.com/somaliland-oo-ciidamo-cusub-geysay-gobalka-sool/). *daljir*. 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. ["Heavy fighting between Somaliland and Puntland forces in Hadaftimo"](https://www.somalidispatch.com/featured/heavy-fighting-between-somaliland-and-puntland-forces-in-hadaftimo/). *somali dispatch*. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. ["Waa sidee xaalada deegaanka Hadaaftimo oo shalay lagu dagaalamay? (daawo)"](https://www.daljir.com/waa-sidee-xaalada-deegaanka-hadaaftimo-oo-shalay-lagu-dagaalamay-daawo/). *daljir*. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. ["Somaliland Oo Guulo Ka Sheegatay Dagaalkii Dhexmaray Ciidamadooda Iyo Kuwa Puntalnd"](https://goobjoog.com/somaliland-oo-guulo-ka-sheegatay-dagaalkii-dhexmaray-ciidamadooda-iyo-kuwa-puntalnd/). *Goobjoog News*. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. ["Banaanbax Lagu Taageerayo Farmaajo Oo Ka Dhacay Degmo Ka Tirsan Puntland"](https://www.radiodalsan.com/wararka-idaacadda/banaanbax-lagu-taageerayo-farmaajo-oo-ka-dhacay-degmo-ka-tirsan-puntland/). *Radio Dalsan*. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2021-05-22. 1. ["SOMALILAND OO DHAQDHAQAAQ CIIDAN IYO XIISAD DAGAAL KA WADDA GOBOLKA SANAAG"](https://puntlandpost.net/2021/11/23/somaliland-oo-dhaqdhaqaaq-ciidan-iyo-xiisad-dagaal-ka-wadda-gobolka-sanaag/). *puntlandpost.net*. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2022-01-04. 1. ["Gudooomiyaha Barlamaanka Puntland oo Hadaaftimo lagu soo dhaweyeey"](https://www.daljir.com/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. 1. ["GUDDOOMIYAHA GOLAHA WAKIILLADA DPL OO LAGU SOO DHAWEEYEY HADAAFTIMO"](https://puntlandparliament.com/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. ## Notes - [Hadaaftimo, Somalia](http://www.geographic.org/geographic_names/name.php?uni=-4566245&fid=5773&c=somalia) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Hadaftimo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadaftimo) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadaftimo?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.