Guumays

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Guumays is listed in a book published in England in 1951 under the name Gumeis.{{Cite web |author=John Anthony Hunt |date=1951 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aAhBAQAAIAAJ|title=A general survey of the Somaliland protectorate 1944-1950 |accessdate=2021-09-25|page=28}}

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.{{Cite book |author=Marleen Renders|title=Consider Somaliland |publisher=Brill |year=2012|page=185|isbn=9789004218482}}

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.{{Cite web |author=interpeace |date= |url=https://media.africaportal.org/documents/A-Vote-for-Peace-How-Somaliland-successfully-hosted-its-first-Parliamentary-.pdf |title=DIALOGUE FOR PEACE |accessdate=2022-03-05|page=66}}

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.{{Cite news |title=Waxqabadka Sadexdii Bilood ee U Danbeeyay |newspaper=berberanews.net |date=2011-06-26 |url=https://www.berberanews.net/2011/07/26/waxqabadka-sannadka-koowaad-ee-xukuumada-2010-2011/ |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

In January 2014, Somaliland Interior Minister Ali Mohamed Warancadde visited Guumays to end inter-clan strife.{{Cite news |title=Dadaallo lagu Joojinayo Colaado ka taagan Gobolka Sool (SAWIRRO) |newspaper=hiiraan.com |date=2014-01-15 |url=https://www.hiiraan.com/news/2014/jan/wararka_maanta15-44935.htm |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

In June 2015, one person was killed in Guumays due to clan conflict, and the Somaliland government dispatched a minister.{{Cite news |title=Isku Dhicii Labaad ee Qasaare Dhimasho iyo Dhaawac Gaysta Oo Laba Beelood Dhex Maray iyo Gaabiska Gurmad Kala Kala Gaadha |newspaper=xogsoornews.com |date=2015-07-07 |url=https://www.xogsoornews.com/2015/07/07/isku-dhicii-labaad-ee-qasaare-dhimasho-iyo-dhaawac-gaysta-oo-laba-beelood-dhex-maray-iyo-gaabiska-gurmad-kala-kala-gaadha/ |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

In August 2015, Somaliland Public Works Minister Abdirisak Khalif held a rally in Aynaba to end the clan wars around Guumays.{{Cite news |title="Bilowgii Nabadda, Gogoshii Guurtidda Iyo Bog-Xaadhadkii Beelaha Walaalaha Ah"Wasiir Xirsi |newspaper=sagalnews.com |date=2015-08-17 |url=https://sagalnews.com/bilowgii-nabadda-gogoshii-guurtidda-iyo-bog-xaadhadkii-beelaha-walaalaha-ahwasiir-xirsi/ |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

In April 2016, Somaliland's Minister of Water Resources visited the towns surrounding Las Anod, including Guumays.{{Cite news |title=LAASCAANOOD: DAAWO HAWLGALO KHAMRI LAGU QABTAY OO KA DHACAY DEEGAANKA GUUMAYS EE GOBOLKA SOOL |newspaper=laascaanood.com |date=2016-06-16 |url=https://www.laascaanood.com/laascaanood-daawo-hawlgalo-khamri-lagu-qabtay-oo-ka-dhacay-deegaanka-guumays-ee-gobolka-sool/ |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

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.{{Cite news |title=LAASCAANOOD: DAAWO HAWLGALO KHAMRI LAGU QABTAY OO KA DHACAY DEEGAANKA GUUMAYS EE GOBOLKA SOOL |newspaper=laascaanood.com |date=2016-07-16 |url=https://www.laascaanood.com/laascaanood-daawo-hawlgalo-khamri-lagu-qabtay-oo-ka-dhacay-deegaanka-guumays-ee-gobolka-sool/ |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

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.{{Cite news |title=Itoobiyaan Ku Qafaalnaa Sool Oo La Badbaadiyay |newspaper=goobjoog.com |date=2017-04-26 |url=https://goobjoog.com/itoobiyaan-ku-qafaalnaa-sool-oo-la-badbaadiyay/ |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

In November 2017, UCID party leader Faysal Ali Warabe visited Guumays and was welcomed.{{Cite news |title=Somaliland: Wacdarihii Laascaanod Iyo Xisbiga Ucid Iyo Musharax Ku Xigeen Oo Kale Qayb Galay |newspaper=wargane.com |date=2017-11-07 |url=https://wargane.com/2017/11/07/somaliland-wacdarihii-laascaanod-iyo-xisbiga-ucid-iyo-musharax-ku-xigeen-oo-kale-qayb-galay/ |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

In February 2019, large areas of eastern Somaliland experienced water shortages, and Guumays were reported to be particularly affected.{{Cite news |title=Somaliland:Toban kun oo qoys oo barakacayaal ah oo biyo yaraani soo foodsaartay |newspaper=hiiraan.com |date=2019-02-12 |url=https://www.hiiraan.com/news/2019/feb/wararka_maanta12-159086.htm |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

In January 2021, Waddani party chairman Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Guumays.{{Cite news |title=Guddomiye Cirro oo Kormeeray goobaha Diiwaan gelinta codbixiyeyaasha ee Deegaannada Sool |newspaper=wargeyskadawan.com |date=2021-01-10 |url=https://wargeyskadawan.com/2021/01/10/guddomiye-cirro-oo-kormeeray-goobaha-diiwaan-gelinta-codbixiyeyaasha-ee-deegaannada-sool/ |accessdate=2022-03-05 }} In February, Kulmiye party member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yasin Haji Mohamoud visited Guumays for the same purpose.{{Cite news |title=Wasiir Faratoon Oo Olole Ka Bilaabay Gobolka Sool Iyo Loolan Adag Oo Taagan? |newspaper=irmaannews.com |date=2021-02-25 |url=https://irmaannews.com/mobile/articles/2648/Wasiir-Faratoon-Oo-Olole-Ka-Bilaabay-Gobolka-Sool-Iyo-Loolan-Adag-Oo-Taagan |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

In March 2022, Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Saylici visited the facilities outside Guumays.{{Cite news |title=Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka JSL oo Guddoomiyeyaasha |newspaper=burcoonline.com |date=2022-03-02 |url=https://burcoonline.com/articles/108142/Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka-JSL-oo-Guddoomiyeyaasha-Gobollada-Sool-iyo-Xaysimo-ku-wareejiyey-Qaadhaankii-xukuumaddu-u-qoondaysay-gurmadka-Abaarta |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305112332/https://burcoonline.com/articles/108142/Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka-JSL-oo-Guddoomiyeyaasha-Gobollada-Sool-iyo-Xaysimo-ku-wareejiyey-Qaadhaankii-xukuumaddu-u-qoondaysay-gurmadka-Abaarta |url-status=usurped |archive-date=March 5, 2022 |accessdate=2022-03-05 }}

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.{{Cite web |last=Mahamed |first=Liban |date=2023-10-09 |title=Fault line cuts Somaliland’s quest for nationhood |url=https://mg.co.za/africa/2023-10-09-fault-line-cuts-somalilands-quest-for-nationhood/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=The Mail & Guardian |language=en-ZA}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-25 |title=Sidee ku galeen ciidamada SSC xerada Goojacade? |url=https://www.bbc.com/somali/articles/cll8660rv5zo |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=BBC News Somali |language=so}}

On 25 September 2023, it was reported that Somaliland troops in Oog and SSC-Khatumo troops in Guuumays stared at each other.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hiiraan.com/news/2023/Sept/wararka_maanta25-185435.htm|title=Golaha xoghayayaasha maamulka SSC- Khaatumo oo maanta la siiyay codka kalsoonida|trans-title=The board of secretaries of SSC-Khatumo administration was given a vote of confidence today|author=|date=2023-09-25|work=Hiiraan Online|access-date=2023-12-14}}

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