Abudwak

According to the list of Galmudug Assembly members released in June 2015, Abudwak is represented by Marehan.{{Cite news |newspaper=Hiiraanweyn TV |date=2015-06-29 |url=https://www.hiiraanweyn.net/uncategorized/akhrisoliiska-xildhibaanada-baarlamaanka-galmudug-oo-la-shaaciyay-kadib-markii-ay-dhacday/|title=Akhriso”Liiska Xildhibaanada Baarlamaanka Galmudug Oo La Shaaciyay Kadib Markii ay Dhacday |accessdate=2023-04-07|archiveurl=|archivedate=}} It is inhabited by various Somali clans, with Sade Darod the most dominant. The town acts as a transit point for truckers and travellers due to its location at the border between Ethiopia and Somalia, beside Dollo Zone.{{Cite journal |last=Ng'asike |first=Ong'ao P. |last2=Hagmann |first2=Tobias |last3=Wasonga |first3=Oliver V. |date=2021-01-02 |title=Brokerage in the borderlands: the political economy of livestock intermediaries in northern Kenya |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17531055.2020.1845041 |journal=Journal of Eastern African Studies |language=en |volume=15 |issue=1 |pages=168–188 |issn=1753-1055}}

Abudwak and even nearby areas across the border in Ethiopia are served by the Cabudwaak Airport. A major renovation of the facility was launched in 2011, funded by Somali expatriates from the province. The new airport's first scheduled flight departed on 11 October 2012.{{cite news|title=Abudwak Airport now ready for use, say officials|url=http://balanbal.net/?p=18714|access-date=24 October 2012|newspaper=Balanbal News Network|date=5 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071206/http://balanbal.net/?p=18714|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}

In September 2017, a newspaper reported that a plane attempting to land at Abudwak airport was shot at, but the governor of Abudwak District denied it.{{Cite news |newspaper=Allgalgaduud.net |date=30 September 2017 |url=https://www.allgalgaduud.net/2017/09/30/gudoomiyaha-degmada-caabudwaaq-mahad-cumar-waa-been-abuur-ma-jirto-diyaarad-lagu-xabadeeyay-magaalada-caabudwaaq/|title=Gudoomiyaha Degmada Caabudwaaq Mahad Cumar "Waa been abuur ma jirto diyaarad lagu abadeeyay magaalada Caabudwaaq" |access-date=2023-04-03}}

In December 2020, a delegation led by the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, arrived in Abudwak District in Galgadud region to announce that the Federal government will pay two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for the construction of the second phase of the airport in Abudwak District. The first phase of the construction of the 3 km long Abudwak airport had been completed independently by the local people.{{Cite news |newspaper=Horseed Media |date=16 December 2020 |url=https://horseedmedia.net/xukuumada-rooble-oo-200000-ku-bixinaysa-dhismaha-garoonka-diyaaradaha-caabudwaaq-video-346886|title=Xukuumada Rooble Oo $200,000 Ku Bixinaysa Dhismaha Garoonka Diyaaradaha Caabudwaaq – VIDEO |access-date=2023-04-03}}

In June 2021, Abdwak Airport reopened after a two-day shutdown when armed militiamen prohibited planes from landing.{{Cite news |newspaper=Mudug24 |date=24 June 2021 |url=https://mudug24.com/4196-2/|title=Garoonka Diyaaradaha Caabudwaaq oo dib Loo furay, ka dib Maalmo uu xirnaa |access-date=2023-04-03}}

In December 2022, a cargo plane Blue Bird DH8D overran in the Abudwak district. There were 6 crew members and the cargo was a khat. Gear failure is believed to be the cause.{{Cite news |newspaper=The Aviation Herald |date=17 December 2022 |url=https://avherald.com/h?article=5027e3f1|title=Accident: Blue Bird DH8D at Abudwak on Dec 17th 2022, gear collapse and runway excursion |access-date=2023-04-03}}

According to a 1996 Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada report, Abudwak is reportedly inhabited by the Marehan clan.{{Cite news |newspaper=refworld |date=1 August 1996 |url=https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ac7768.html|title=Somalia: Information on an area called Abudwaq or Abudwak, the dominant clans in that area, and whether the Ashraf is one of them |access-date=2023-04-03}}

In 1998, when Puntland was established, the Marehan clan of Abudwak considered whether to join.{{Cite news |newspaper=UNHCR |date=12 June 2001 |url=https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/1413399/mv17_cois2001-som.pdf|title=Somalia Country Report 2001 |access-date=2023-04-03}}

In September 2007, a WHO polio program official was killed in an attack by unidentified assailants while observing a polio campaign in the eastern part of Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Hiiraan online |date=12 September 2007 |url=https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2007/sept/4256/un_staff_member_killed_in_galgadud_region.aspx|title=UN staff member killed in Galgadud Region |access-date=2023-04-07}}

According to an August 2008 ReliefWeb report, the lack of rainfall during the rainy season has caused water shortages in Abudwak district, creating a serious humanitarian crisis.{{Cite news |newspaper=reliefweb.int |date=11 August 2008 |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/rapid-needs-assessment-abudwak-galgadud-region-central-somalia-assessment-report-6-11|title=Rapid needs assessment in Abudwak, Galgadud region, Central Somalia: Assessment report, 6–11 Aug 2008 |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In February 2009, a demonstration in Abudwak in support of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia occurred.{{Cite news |newspaper=Ceegaag Online |date=15 February 2009 |url=https://www.allceegaag.com/fiinyarebackup/Qoraalada/2009/Feb%202009/caabud%20waaq%20oo%20taageertay%20%20dawlada.htm|title=Degmada Caabudwaaq oo laga soo dhaweeyay dowlada cusub ee Soomaaliya |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In December 2009, Salaad Xareed Faarax, one of the Somalia government officials in Hiran region, announced in Abudwak that he was joining Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a.{{Cite news |newspaper=Hiiraan online |date=12 December 2009 |url=https://www.hiiraan.com/news/2009/Dec/wararka_maanta12-8276.htm|title=Sarkaal ka mid ahaa saraakiishii maamulkii Gobolka Hiiraan ee DFKMG ah oo ku biiray xoogagga Ahlusunna Waljamaaca |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In July 2010, the Ahlu Sunna administration stopped broadcasting two radio stations based in Abudwak district, claiming that they were undermining their regime. They also ordered the stations to stop referring to the al-Shabaab militia group that controls parts of southern Somalia as Harakatu Shabaab al-Mujahidiyin (the holy youth fighters movement). One of the stations resumed broadcasting a short time later.{{Cite news |newspaper=SUNA TIMES |date=18 July 2010 |url=https://sunatimes.com/articles/264/index.php|title=Somalia: Ahlusuna ordered to stop broadcasting an Islamic lecture on the history of prophet Muhammad |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In March 2011, the Ahlu Sunna administration closed seven Koranic schools in Abudwak district for being a breeding ground for terrorists and suicide bombers.{{Cite news |newspaper=Somalia Report |date=24 March 2011 |url=https://piracyreport.com/index.php/post/367/ASWJ_Shuts_Down_7_Schools_In_Abudwak_District|title=ASWJ Shuts Down 7 Schools in Abudwak District |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In March 2012, deforestation for charcoal production progressed in Abudwak district, resulting in conflict with nomads. The Ahlu Sunna administration announced a crackdown on charcoal production.{{Cite news |newspaper=SUNA TIMES |date=19 March 2012 |url=https://sunatimes.com/articles/1737/Herders-in-Abudwak-up-in-arms-with-charcoal-traders|title=Herders in Abudwak up in arms with charcoal traders |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In May 2012, Abudwak, controlled by the Ahlu Sunna administration, was disrupted by the looting of local militias.{{Cite news |newspaper=Somalia Report |date=1 May 2012 |url=https://piracyreport.com/index.php/post/3296/Militia_Wreak_Havoc_In_Abudwak|title=Militia Wreak Havoc In Abudwak |access-date=2023-04-08}} A UN delegation visited Abudwak and met with the Ahlu Sunna administration.{{Cite news |newspaper=SUNA TIMES |date=18 May 2012 |url=https://sunatimes.com/articles/1945/UN-officials-visit-Abudwak-Galgadud-region|title=UN officials visit Abudwak, Galgadud region |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In September 2012, an inter-clan struggle occurred in Abudwak district, killing four people.{{Cite news |newspaper=SBC |date=6 September 2012 |url=https://allsbc.com/dagaal-beeleedyo-sababay-khasaare-oo-ka-dhacay-deegaano-hoosyimaada-caabudwaaq/|title=Dagaal Beeleedyo sababay khasaare oo ka dhacay deegaano hoosyimaada Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In March 2013, in Abudwak, the Ahlu Sunna administration and the Somalia government signed an agreement that local administration will be implemented in the central region in accordance with the Constitution and policies of the Federal Republic of Somalia.{{Cite news |newspaper=Somali Diaspora NEWS |date=7 March 2013 |url=https://www.qurbejoog.com/aqriso-heshiiskii-maamulka-ahlu-sunna-iyo-dowladda-soomaaliya-ay-ku-kala-saxiixdeen-caabudwaaq/|title=Aqriso Heshiiskii Maamulka Ahlu Sunna iyo dowladda Soomaaliya ay ku kala saxiixdeen Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In June 2013, the Ahlu Sunna administration signed an agreement with the Somalia government in Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Garowe Online |date=19 January 2015 |url=https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/mahad-salaad-df-kama-bixin-heshiiskii-ay-la-gashay-ahlusuna|title=Mahad Salaad: DF kama bixin heshiiskii ay la gashay Ahlusuna |access-date=2023-04-09}}

In August 2013, the new governor of the Galgadud region, Hussein Ali Wehliye Irfo, and Abdirisak Kalif Ilmi, including officers from the 21st Command of the country's armed forces, arrived in the Arbudwak district of Galgadud region.{{Cite news |newspaper=Hiiraan online |date=31 August 2013 |url=https://www.hiiraan.com/news/2013/aug/wararka_maanta31-33146.htm|title=Abaanduulaha Ciidamada Xoogga iyo Guddoomiyaha Gobolka Galgaduud oo Maanta gaaray Degmada Caabudwaaq (SAWIRRO) |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In December 2013, a businessman was killed by an armed group while trying to stock goods from Bosaso to Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Hiiraan online |date=30 December 2013 |url=https://www.hiiraan.ca/news/2013/dec/wararka_maanta30-44703.htm|title=Kooxo hubeysan oo deegaanka Dhabbad ee gobolka Galguduud ku dilay mid ka mid ah Ganacsatada Degmada Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-09}} Shuuke Cagarog was killed and there were rumors of an outbreak of clan conflict; an army of the Eli clan came to Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Caasimada online |date=30 December 2013 |url=https://www.caasimada.net/nabaddoon-garyare-oo-ka-hadlay-dilkii-ganacsade-shuuke-xiisadda-cwaaq/|title=Nabaddoon Garyare oo ka hadlay dilkii ganacsade Shuuke & xiisadda C/Waaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In July 2014, inter-clan fighting occurred in Abudwak district. The fighting occurred in the house of Shuuke Cagarog who was killed earlier. The fighting spread to different parts of town, with gunfire between militias of the Wargardhac and Eli clans; the Abudwak district administrator said they had no power to stop the inter-clan conflict.{{Cite news |newspaper=Mareeg.com |date=23 July 2014 |url=https://mareeg.com/dagaal-beeleed-ka-qarxay-degmada-caabudwaaq-ee-gobolka-galgaduud/|title=Dagaal beeleed ka qarxay degmada Caabudwaaq ee gobolka Galgaduud |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In August 2014, it was reported that an inter-clan dispute had been resolved in Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Goobjooge |date=3 August 2014 |url=https://goobjoog.com/english/clan-clashes-in-abudwak-resolved/|title=Clan clashes in Abudwak resolved |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In late 2014, fighting broke out between the Somalia government and Ahlu Sunna. Thereafter, Ahlu Sunna would repeatedly confront and reconcile with the Somalia government.

In April 2015, a Federal Republic of Somalia delegation led by the Minister of Defense of Somalia visited Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Halgan.net |date=2 April 2015 |url=https://halgan.net/2015/04/wafdi-uu-hoggaaminayo-wasiirka-gdhiga-dfs-oo-gaaray-degmada-caabudwaaq/|title=Wafdi uu hoggaaminayo Wasiirka G/dhiga DFS oo gaaray degmada Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In July 2015, Ahlu Sunna Forces occupied the town of Abudwak as a preemptive measure against Galmudug.{{Cite news |newspaper=Goobjooge |date=21 July 2015 |url=https://goobjoog.com/english/ahlu-sunnah-forces-take-over-abudwak-town-in-preemptive-measure-against-galmudug/|title=Ahlu Sunnah Forces take over Abudwak town in preemptive measure against Galmudug |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In September 2015, Ahlu Sunna withdrew from Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Garowe Online |date=11 September 2015 |url=https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/maamulka-ahlusunna-oo-ka-baxay-caabudwaaq-iyo-ciidamo-is-horfadhiya|title=Maamulka Ahlusunna oo isaga baxay degmada Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

Abudwak is now under the control of a militia affiliated with the Minister of Trade of Galmudug, and the militia of Ahlu Sunna is outside of Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=VOA |date=10 September 2015 |url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/wararkii-u-dambeeyey-xaaladda-caabudwaaq/2955197.html|title=Waa Sidee Maanta Xaaladda Caabudwaaq? |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In October 2015, 150 soldiers from the Somali Army's 21st Division were sent to Abudwak; Governor Abudwak welcomed them.{{Cite news |newspaper=SBC |date=14 October 2015 |url=https://allsbc.com/sawiro-ciidamo-ka-tirsan-dowladda-oo-darees-loogu-qeybiyay-cabudwaaq/|title=Sawiro : Ciidamo Ka Tirsan Dowladda Oo Darees Loogu Qeybiyay Cabudwaaq. |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In September 2016, two well-known peacekeepers were shot and killed.{{Cite news |newspaper=BBC |date=8 September 2016 |url=https://www.bbc.com/somali/war-37303978|title=Nabadoonno lagu dilay Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In November 2016, an inter-clan conflict erupted in Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Goobjooge |date=16 November 2016 |url=https://goobjooge.net/dagaal-beeleed-ka-socda-magaalada-caabudwaaq-ee-gobolka-galgaduud/|title=Dagaal Beeleed ka socda Magaalada Caabudwaaq ee Gobolka Galgaduud |access-date=2023-04-08}} According to another source, struggle between Galmudug and Ahlu Sunna.{{Cite news |newspaper=Garowe Online |date=6 November 2016 |url=https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/xiisad-u-dhaxaysa-galmudug-iyo-ahlu-sunna-oo-ka-taagan-caabudwaaq|title=Xiidsad u dhaxaysa Galmudug iyo Ahlu Sunna oo ka taagan Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In January 2017, deadly clan fighting resumes in the town of Abdwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Idale News |date=12 January 2017 |url=https://www.idalenews.com/somalia-deadly-clan-battle-renews-in-abudwak-town/|title=Somalia: Deadly clan battle renews in Abudwak town |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In March 2017, more than 15 people in the Abudwak district suffered from water diarrhea, several of whom were admitted to hospitals in Abudwak City.{{Cite news |newspaper=Goobjooge |date=22 March 2017 |url=https://goobjoog.com/caabudwaaq-dad-badan-oo-isbitaalka-loo-dhigay-shuban-biyoodka/|title=Caabudwaaq: Dad Badan Oo Isbitaalka Loo Dhigay Shuban Biyoodka |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In March 2017, a dispute broke out at a food distribution center in the western outskirts of Abudwak district, killing at least two people and injuring 10 others. The district police were powerless to address these issues due to the lack of functioning.{{Cite news |newspaper=daljir.com |date=28 March 2017 |url=https://www.daljir.com/weerar-ka-dhacay-raashin-qaybin-caabudwaaq-ah-oo-labo-qof-ku-dhimtay-10-na-ku-dhaawacantay/|title=Caabudwaaq: 2 qof ayaa dhimatay 10 kalena oo 6 Haween Yihiin Ayana waa Dhaawac |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In July 2017, violent demonstrations occurred in Abudwak. It is believed to have been caused by some merchants refusing to accept Somali shillings due to the occurrence of fake them.{{Cite news |newspaper=VOA |date=6 July 2017 |url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/3930695.html|title=Banaanbaxyo ka Dhacay Gaalkacyo iyo Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In June 2019, Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire of the Federal Republic of Somalia visited Abudwak District.{{Cite news |newspaper=Goobjooge |date=28 June 2019 |url=https://goobjooge.net/raiisal-wasaare-kheyre-oo-si-weyn-loogu-soo-dhoweeyay-degmada-caabudwaaq-daawo-sawirro/|title=Ra'iisal Wasare Kheyre oo si weyn loogu soo dhoweeyay Degmada Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In October 2020, the Eli clan militia announced that they would cooperate with the Galmudug government.{{Cite news |newspaper=Horseed Media |date=18 October 2020 |url=https://horseedmedia.net/galmudug-oo-lagu-wareejiyey-maleeshiyaad-iyo-gaadiid-dagaal-343680|title=Galmudug Oo Lagu Wareejiyey Maleeshiyaad Iyo Gaadiid Dagaal |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In February 2021, Salaam Somali Bank opens a branch in Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Radio Risaala |date=6 February 2021 |url=https://radiorisaala.com/223073-2/|title=SAWIRRO:- Salaam Soomaali Bank oo Xarun ka furtay degmada Cabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In August 2021, one of the well-known local residents was murdered in the Abudwak district.{{Cite news |newspaper=Caasimada online |date=20 August 2021 |url=https://www.caasimada.net/wararkii-ugu-dambeeyay-ee-dil-toogasho-oo-ka-dhacay-magaalada-caabudwaaq/|title=Wararkii ugu dambeeyay ee dil toogasho oo ka dhacay magaalada Caabudwaaq |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In September 2021, Ali Dahir Eid, Vice President of Galmudug, appointed a new government in the Arbudwak District.{{Cite news |newspaper=Radio Dalsan |date=21 September 2021 |url=https://www.radiodalsan.com/galmudug-oo-maamul-cusub-u-magacaawday-degmada-caabudwaaq-wareegto/|title=Galmudug oo maamul cusub u magacaawday Degmada Caabudwaaq (Wareegto) |access-date=2023-04-08}} Abdirizak Hassan Awl was appointed as the new governor.{{Cite news |newspaper=Puntland Post |date=21 September 2021 |url=https://puntlandpost.net/2021/09/21/galmudug-oo-maamul-cusub-u-magacowday-degmada-caabudwaaq/|title=GALMUDUG OO MAAMUL CUSUB U MAGACOWDAY DEGMADA CAABUDWAAQ |access-date=2023-04-08}}

On 2 February 2022, Galmudug forces raided local media in the Galgadug region and halted some of their coverage. According to the local media, Galmudug forces beat and otherwise assaulted the staff.

{{Cite news |newspaper=Horn Observer |date=2 February 2022 |url=https://hornobserver.com/articles/1529/Galmudug-forces-raid-local-media-station-in-Abudwak|title=Galmudug forces raid local media station in Abudwak |access-date=2023-04-08}}

On 12 February 2023, Ahmed Abdi Karie, President of Galmudug, arrived in Abudwak.{{Cite news |newspaper=Somali National Television |date=12 February 2023 |url=https://sntv.so/2023/02/12/daawo-madaxweynaha-galmudug-oo-galabta-safar-shaqo-ku-gaaray-degmada-caabudwaaq-ee-gobalka-galgaduud/|title=Madaxweynaha Galmudug oo galabta safar shaqo ku gaaray degmada Caabudwaaq ee Gobalka Galgaduud. |access-date=2023-04-08}} He attended the inauguration of the council.{{Cite news |newspaper=Radio Galgaduud |date=13 February 2023 |url=https://radiogalgaduud.com/madaxweynaha-galmudug-axmed-cabdi-kaariye-qooq-qoor-oo-kaqeyb-galay-caleema-saarka-gudoomiyaha-d-caabudwaaq-oo-dhawaan-golaha-deegaanka-ay-doorteen/|title=Madaxweynaha Galmudug Axmed Cabdi Kaariye Qooq qoor oo kaqeyb galay Caleema saarka Gudoomiyaha D/Caabudwaaq oo dhawaan Golaha Deegaanka ay doorteen. |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In March 2023, an armed group born out of inter-clan strife killed a young man in Abudwak District.{{Cite news |newspaper=Caasimada online |date=16 March 2023 |url=https://www.caasimada.net/heshiiskii-nabadda-galmudug-oo-burburay-kadib-arrin-maanta-dhacday/|title=Heshiiskii nabadeynta ee GALMUDUG oo burburay kadib arrin maanta dhacday |access-date=2023-04-08}}

In March 2023, two people were killed and 10 injured in a massive fire.{{Cite news |newspaper=GEDO TIMES |date=1 April 2023 |url=https://www.gedotimes.com/2023/04/01/daawomaamul-degmada-caabduwaaq-oo-ka-hadlay-dab-xalay-ka-kacay-degmadaas/|title=Daawo:Maamul Degmada Caabduwaaq oo Ka Hadlay Dab Xalay ka kacay degmadaas |access-date=2023-04-08}}

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