Guumays Explained

Official Name:Guumays
Other Name:Arabic: جوميس
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Somalia
Pushpin Relief:yes
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Somalia
Coordinates:8.8508°N 46.7981°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Somalia
Subdivision Type1:Regional State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Aynabo
Unit Pref:Metric
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3

Guumays (Guumeys) is a village in the Sool region currently under the control of Khatumo State forces.[1]

History

Guumays is listed in a book published in England in 1951 under the name Gumeis.[2]

After Puntland gained independence in 1998, the Somaliland militia's area of operations extended to Guumays and the Puntland militia's area of operations extended to Las Anod.[3]

In July 2005, the Somaliland National Electoral Commission inspected the situation in Yagori District and reported that elections could be held in Guumays, Yagori, Tuuolo-Samakaab, and Adhi'adeye.[4]

In July 2011, the Somaliland government reported the completion of a 65-kilometer road connecting Las Anod and Guumays as an achievement of the past three months.[5]

In January 2014, Somaliland Interior Minister Ali Mohamed Warancadde visited Guumays to end inter-clan strife.[6]

In June 2015, one person was killed in Guumays due to clan conflict, and the Somaliland government dispatched a minister.[7]

In August 2015, Somaliland Public Works Minister Abdirisak Khalif held a rally in Aynaba to end the clan wars around Guumays.[8]

In April 2016, Somaliland's Minister of Water Resources visited the towns surrounding Las Anod, including Guumays.[9]

In July 2016, the Somaliland military carried out an operation in eastern Somaliland to detect and prevent alcohol and drug abuse. The operation was executed with emphasis on Guumays.[10]

In April 2017, Ethiopians kidnapped by armed groups were released in Guumays. The commander of the Sool State Police warned residents not to support the kidnappers.[11]

In November 2017, UCID party leader Faysal Ali Warabe visited Guumays and was welcomed.[12]

In February 2019, large areas of eastern Somaliland experienced water shortages, and Guumays were reported to be particularly affected.[13]

In January 2021, Waddani party chairman Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Guumays.[14] In February, Kulmiye party member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yasin Haji Mohamoud visited Guumays for the same purpose.[15]

In March 2022, Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Saylici visited the facilities outside Guumays.[16]

On 25 August 2023, according to SSC members, Guuumays, along with other surrounding towns, was captured by SSC after the Somaliland military base in Goojacade was occupied by SSC.[17] [18]

On 25 September 2023, it was reported that Somaliland troops in Oog and SSC-Khatumo troops in Guuumays stared at each other.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-08-25 . Sidee ku galeen ciidamada SSC xerada Goojacade? . 2023-12-12 . BBC News Somali . so.
  2. Web site: John Anthony Hunt . 1951 . A general survey of the Somaliland protectorate 1944-1950 . 2021-09-25. 28.
  3. Book: Marleen Renders. Consider Somaliland . Brill . 2012. 185. 9789004218482.
  4. Web site: interpeace . DIALOGUE FOR PEACE . 2022-03-05. 66.
  5. News: Waxqabadka Sadexdii Bilood ee U Danbeeyay . berberanews.net . 2011-06-26 . 2022-03-05 .
  6. News: Dadaallo lagu Joojinayo Colaado ka taagan Gobolka Sool (SAWIRRO) . hiiraan.com . 2014-01-15 . 2022-03-05 .
  7. News: Isku Dhicii Labaad ee Qasaare Dhimasho iyo Dhaawac Gaysta Oo Laba Beelood Dhex Maray iyo Gaabiska Gurmad Kala Kala Gaadha . xogsoornews.com . 2015-07-07 . 2022-03-05 .
  8. News: "Bilowgii Nabadda, Gogoshii Guurtidda Iyo Bog-Xaadhadkii Beelaha Walaalaha Ah"Wasiir Xirsi . sagalnews.com . 2015-08-17 . 2022-03-05 .
  9. News: LAASCAANOOD: DAAWO HAWLGALO KHAMRI LAGU QABTAY OO KA DHACAY DEEGAANKA GUUMAYS EE GOBOLKA SOOL . laascaanood.com . 2016-06-16 . 2022-03-05 .
  10. News: LAASCAANOOD: DAAWO HAWLGALO KHAMRI LAGU QABTAY OO KA DHACAY DEEGAANKA GUUMAYS EE GOBOLKA SOOL . laascaanood.com . 2016-07-16 . 2022-03-05 .
  11. News: Itoobiyaan Ku Qafaalnaa Sool Oo La Badbaadiyay . goobjoog.com . 2017-04-26 . 2022-03-05 .
  12. News: Somaliland: Wacdarihii Laascaanod Iyo Xisbiga Ucid Iyo Musharax Ku Xigeen Oo Kale Qayb Galay . wargane.com . 2017-11-07 . 2022-03-05 .
  13. News: Somaliland:Toban kun oo qoys oo barakacayaal ah oo biyo yaraani soo foodsaartay . hiiraan.com . 2019-02-12 . 2022-03-05 .
  14. News: Guddomiye Cirro oo Kormeeray goobaha Diiwaan gelinta codbixiyeyaasha ee Deegaannada Sool . wargeyskadawan.com . 2021-01-10 . 2022-03-05 .
  15. News: Wasiir Faratoon Oo Olole Ka Bilaabay Gobolka Sool Iyo Loolan Adag Oo Taagan? . irmaannews.com . 2021-02-25 . 2022-03-05 .
  16. News: Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka JSL oo Guddoomiyeyaasha . burcoonline.com . 2022-03-02 . 2022-03-05 .
  17. Web site: Mahamed . Liban . 2023-10-09 . Fault line cuts Somaliland’s quest for nationhood . 2023-12-13 . The Mail & Guardian . en-ZA.
  18. Web site: 2023-08-25 . Sidee ku galeen ciidamada SSC xerada Goojacade? . 2023-12-13 . BBC News Somali . so.
  19. Web site: Golaha xoghayayaasha maamulka SSC- Khaatumo oo maanta la siiyay codka kalsoonida. The board of secretaries of SSC-Khatumo administration was given a vote of confidence today. 2023-09-25. Hiiraan Online. 2023-12-14.