Seige of Hadaftimo (2008)

Siege of Hadaftimo
	Part of Puntland-Somaliland dispute
Date	February 2008
Location	Hadaftimo, Sanaag
Result	Somaliland Victory Somaliland forces occupy Hadaftimo before withdrawing; Maakhir increases presence in Erigavo;
Belligerents
Somaliland	Somalia Puntland; Maakhir;
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	Unknown
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Siege of Hadaftimo occurred in February 2008 as part of the broader territorial disputes in the Sanaag region between Somaliland and Puntland. Somaliland armed forces laid siege to the town of Hadaftimo, creating a state of emergency in the area. However, the troops later withdrew into the city of Erigavo. In response, the self-declared Maakhir state bolstered its military presence in Erigavo.^[1]^[2]

Background

The siege was part of ongoing disputes between Somaliland and Puntland over the Sanaag region. Hadaftimo, a strategic town in the contested area, has been a frequent flashpoint in the conflict.^[1]

Aftermath

Following the withdrawal of Somaliland forces, Maakhir, a short-lived autonomous state, reinforced its military presence in Erigavo to prevent further incursions.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b "The Political Development of Somaliland and its Conflict with Puntland" (PDF). Institute for Security Studies. 2008.
^ ^a ^b "Maakhir State's Statement on the Hadaftimo Incident". WardheerNews. 29 February 2008.

[ISS2008-1] "The Political Development of Somaliland and its Conflict with Puntland" (PDF). Institute for Security Studies. 2008.

[Somaliland2008-2] "Maakhir State's Statement on the Hadaftimo Incident". WardheerNews. 29 February 2008.

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