Tukaraq

Tukaraq is a small village in the eastern Sool region of Somaliland.[1] The town is located on the road between Las Anod and Garowe in Las Anod District.[2]

Tukaraq
Town
Tukaraq
Location in Somaliland
Tukaraq
Tukaraq (Somaliland)
Coordinates: 8°32′52″N 47°49′58″E
Country Somaliland
RegionSool
DistrictLas Anod
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Overview
Main article: Battle of Tukaraq

On 15 May 2018 intense increase in military activity occurred between rival Puntland and Somaliland armed forces in the surrounding area of Tukaraq. Both Somaliland and Puntland have accused the other of initiating the violence.[3][4]

On 24 May 2018 both rival groups between Somaliland and Puntland both participating in an ongoing conflict in the Sool region released press statements claiming that the opposing side launched a predawn offensive around 05:30 AM local time.[5]

Somaliland captured Tukaraq from Puntland State forces that fled to Ethiopia.[6]

Demographics

The town's main inhabitants are Dhulbahante branch of the Darod,[7] with the gaashaanbuur subclan[note 1] of Golaweyne especially well represented.[9]

Notes
  1. A gaashaanbuur refers to a political alliance rather than a patrilineal alliance[8]

References
  1. Lifang (8 January 2018). "Somaliland forces take control of town from Puntland in northern region". Xinhua News. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  2. "Pastoralists rely on hosts and aid to beat drought in Somalia". 23 February 2017.
  3. "Somalia:Puntland, Somaliland forces clash outside Tukaraq". garoweonline.com. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  4. European Union Training Mission Somalia (2018-05-26). "PRESS SUMMARY" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  5. "Somalia: Fighting between Puntland and Somaliland forces reignites in Tukaraq".
  6. "Dozens killed in clashes between two Somali regions in land dispute". Reuters. 2018-05-25. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  7. Markus Virgil Hoehne (2015). "Between Somaliland and Puntland" (PDF). p. 92. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  8. Sensenig, Peter (2016). Peace Clan: Mennonite Peacemaking in Somalia. p. 231.
  9. Taariikhdii daraawiishta iyo Sayid Maxamad Cabdille Xasan, PAGE 176, 2005
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