Where is jubaland located?
southern Somalia
Jubaland is a Federal Member State in southern Somalia. Its eastern border lies 40–60 km east of the Jubba River, stretching from Gedo to the Indian Ocean, while its western side flanks Kenya-Somalia border. The territory consists of the Gedo, Lower Juba and Middle Juba provinces.
Is jubaland a country?
Jubaland is a federal state in the south of Somalia. In November 2014, the South West State of Somalia was established as a Somali federal state.
Why is Somalia divided?
Somalia is not just one country. In the early 20th century Britain and Italy went to Somalia and effectively divided the country in two. The North-western part of Somalia became known as British Somaliland and the rest as Italian Somaliland. In 1991 on May 18 Somaliland broke away from Somalia.
Where is Gufgaduud?
Galguduud (Somali: Galgaduud, Arabic: جلجدود, Italian: Galgudud or Ghelgudud) is an administrative region (gobol) of Galmudug state in central Somalia. Its administrative capital is Dusmareb.
What tribe is Galmudug?
The Galmudug area in central Somalia is predominantly inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with the larger Hawiye clan, particularly the Hiraab sub-clan, well represented, especially the Habar Gidir who make up the majority of the populations in Galguduud and southern Mudug.
Where is the port city of Kismayo located?
UTC+3 (EAT) Kismayo (Somali: Kismaayo; Arabic: كيسمايو, Kīsmāyū; Italian: Chisimaio) is a port city in the southern Lower Juba (Jubbada Hoose) province of Somalia.
What was the population of Kismayo in 2005?
According to the United Nations Development Programme, the city of Kismayo had a population of around 89,333 in 2005.
Who was involved in the Battle of Kismayo?
In September 2012, Somali Army, Ras Kamboni militiamen and Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF), all under command of the African Union Mission in Somalia AMISOM, re-captured the city from the Al-Shabaab insurgents during the Battle of Kismayo (2012).
When did the last UN troops leave Kismayo?
By December 1993, General Morgan’s troops controlled Kismayo, despite the presence of peacekeepers. The last UN troops left the city in December 1994. The Kismayo panorama just prior to the civil war. General Morgan briefly declared Jubaland independent on September 3, 1998.