Widhwidh

The settlement is located {{convert|50|km}} by road from Buuhoodle.{{Google maps|title=Widhwidh|url=https://www.google.com/maps?ll=8.454444,46.706389&q=8.454444,46.706389&hl=en&t=m&z=12|access-date=2023-05-31}}{{Bing maps|title=Widhwidh|url=https://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=8.454374%7E46.714211&lvl=12.0&sp=Point.8.454444_46.706389_Widhwidh___|access-date=2023-05-31}}

The district was part of the 2010 Ayn clashes on 19 July 2010.{{cite news|url=http://somalilandpress.com/somaliland-army-clashes-with-militia-five-dead-17144|title=Somaliland forces attacked Widh Widh town both times suffering heavy casualties.|access-date=2010-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100730064720/http://somalilandpress.com/somaliland-army-clashes-with-militia-five-dead-17144|archive-date=2010-07-30|url-status=dead}}

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{{Location map~|Sool|lat_deg=9.527889|lon_deg=45.5345|position=left|label=Burao}}

{{Location map~|Sool|lat_deg=8.230556|lon_deg=46.326667|position=bottom|label=Buuhoodle}}

{{Location map~|Sool|lat_deg=8.618611|lon_deg=46.485|position=left|label=Ceegaag}}

{{Location map~|Sool|lat_deg=8.360909|lon_deg=46.524560|position=left|label=Goonle}}

{{Location map~|Sool|lat_deg=8.241389|lon_deg=47.226111|position=right|label=Kalabaydh}}

{{Location map~|Sool|lat_deg=8.694936|lon_deg=47.083034|position=right|label=Tuulo Samakaab}}

{{Location map~|Sool|lat_deg=8.454444|lon_deg=46.706389|position=right|label=Widhwidh}}

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In 1921, Widhwidh was one of many foreign cities.{{Cite news |title=Suxufiyiin tababar loogu soo xiray deegaanka WidhWidh ee gobolka Sool |newspaper=hiiraan.com |date=2018-03-25 |url=https://hiiraan.com/news/2018/mar/wararka_maanta25-155174.htm |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In May 2010, fighting broke out between the Darod-dominated armed group HBM-SSC and the Somaliland forces.{{Cite news |title=Canadian guerrilla |newspaper=hiiraan.org |date=2010-09-25 |url=https://www.hiiraan.org/news4/2010/Sept/16077/canadian_guerrilla.aspx |accessdate=2021-09-26 }} On June 13, Somaliland's Foreign Minister described HBM-SSC as a "terrorist group" and said it was responsible for the violence in Buuhoodle and Widhwidh.{{Cite news |title=Ducaale "SSC waa koox argagixiso ah" |newspaper=BBC |date=2010-06-13 |url=https://www.bbc.com/somali/war/2010/06/100613_somaliland_ducaale |accessdate=2021-09-26 }} On June 26, fighting broke out between Somaliland forces and anti-Somaliland forces in Kalabaydh and Widhwidh.{{Cite news |title=Xil. Maxamuud Jaamac Dalas oo aan ka waraysnay dagaaladii maanta ka dhacay Kalabaydh & Widhwidh ee gobolka Sool. |newspaper=daljir.com |date=2010-06-26 |url=https://www.daljir.com/xil-maxamuud-jaamac-dalas-oo-aan-ka-waraysnay-dagaaladii-maanta-ka-dhacay-kalabaydh-widhwidh-ee-gobolka-sool/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }} Another battle took place in Widhwidh in July.{{Cite news |title=Dagaal Ka Dhacay Tuulada WidhWidh |newspaper=voasomali.com |date=2010-07-19 |url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/dagaal-ka-dhacay-tuulada-widhwidh-98770704/1249840.html |accessdate=2021-09-26 }} Residents were evacuated to neighboring towns.{{Cite news |title=Somalia: Somaliland clashes displace thousands |newspaper=refworld.org |date=2010-07-23 |url=https://www.refworld.org/docid/4c4e8da51a.html |accessdate=2021-09-26 }} In August, the elders of Togdheer and Buuhoodle jointly proposed a settlement. However, Somaliland government rejected the proposal, saying that it respects the will of the council of elders, but that the strategy of the Somaliland forces is a full-time matter for the Somaliland government.{{Cite news |title=Wasiirka gaashaandhigga Somaliland oo ka hadlay ciidamada Buuhoodle |newspaper=BBC |date=2010-08-07 |url=https://www.bbc.com/somali/war/2010/08/100807_shir |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In 2011 HBM-SSC collapsed due to internal divisions. Nevertheless, the anti-Somaliland forces of the Dhulbahante clan did not disappear, and in 2012 a new organization called Khatumo State.{{Cite web |author=Markus Virgil Hoehne |date=2015 |url=https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Between%20Somaliland%20and%20Puntland%20by%20Markus%20Hoehne%20-%20RVI%20Contested%20Borderlands%20%282015%29%20%281%29.pdf|title=Between Somaliland and Puntland |accessdate=2021-08-22|page=99}}

In 2011 a peace conference was held in the town between the local community and the Somaliland government.{{cite web|title=New Democratization and Peace-building Moves in Somaliland: The Opening of the political Parties Registration System [and the Widhwidh Peace Process]|url=http://www.somalilandlaw.com/ISG_Report_and_Recommendation_July_2011.pdf|website=Somaliland Law|publisher=Somaliland Law|accessdate=20 November 2017}}

In February 2014, Ethiopian forces and Somaliland government arrested Al-Shabaab officials near Widhwidh. The Somaliland government had agreed in a pact to the capture of criminals by Ethiopia in areas under its own control.{{Cite news |title=Sarkaal Al Shabaab Ka Goostay oo Lagu Qabtay Deegaanka Xidhxidh Ee Gobolka Togdheer |newspaper=goobjoog.com |date=2014-02-05 |url=https://goobjoog.com/english/sarkaal-al-shabaab-ka-goostay-oo-lagu-qabtay-deegaanka-xidhxidh-ee-gobolka-togdheer/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In July 2015, Somaliland forces, which had been in retreat for some time now, drove out Khatumo State forces stationed in Widhwidh.{{Cite news |title=Ciidamada Qaranka Somaliland oo Gaadhay Widhwidh kana caydhiyey Maleshiyadka Khatumo oo halkaas kuso dhowaaday |newspaper=afkashacabka.com |date=2015-07-02 |url=https://afkashacabka.com/articles/9570/Ciidamada-Qaranka-Somaliland-oo-Gaadhay-Widhwidh-kana-caydhiyey-Maleshiyadka-Khatumo-oo-halkaas-kuso-dhowaaday |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In April 2016, the Somaliland forces sent 25 new military vehicles to Widhwidh to counter Khatumo State forces.{{Cite news |title=Somaliland: Army Beefs Up Units in Widhwidh |newspaper=somalilandsun.com |date=2016-04-23 |url=https://www.somalilandsun.com/somaliland-army-beefs-up-units-in-widhwidh/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In July 2016, Widhwidh elders demanded the withdrawal of Somaliland troops on the occasion of the funeral of recently deceased Swedish Chief Garaad Abshir Saalax in Widhwidh, as the funeral could also attract anti-Somalilanders.{{Cite news |title=WIDHWIDH: Odayaasha Deegaanka Widhwidh Oo Ka Codsaday Maamulka Somaliland Inay Ciidamada kala baxaan magaalada widhwidh oo lagu wado in lagu aaso marxuun garaad Abshir |newspaper=laascaanood.com |date=2016-07-04 |url=https://www.laascaanood.com/odayaasha-deegaanka-widwidh-oo-ka-codsaday-maamulka-somaliland-inay-ciidamada-kala-baxaan-magaalada-widhwidh-oo-lagu-wado-in-lagu-aaso-marxuun-garaad-abshir/ |accessdate=2021-06-26 }} In the same month, a meeting was held to determine Garaad Abshir Saalax's successor.{{Cite news |title=Shir Beeleed Khatar Ku Ah Somaliland Oo Laga Iclaamiyey Deegaanka Widh Widh, Garaad Bedel U Noqon Doona Garaad Abshir Oo Lagu Dooranayo Iyo Doorka Cali Khaliif Ku Leeyahay |newspaper=hargeisapress.com |date=2016-07-24 |url=https://hargeisapress.com/shir-beeleed-khatar-ku-ah-somaliland-oo-laga-iclaamiyey-deegaanka-widh-widh-garaad-bedel-u-noqon-doona-garaad-abshir-oo-lagu-dooranayo-iyo-doorka-cali-khaliif-ku-leeyahay/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

Since the end of 2016, the idea of merging Khatumo State into Somaliland took shape; in February 2017, the Khatumo State installed a well in Widhwidh, using funds from Somaliland's telecommunications company Telesom.{{Cite news |title=Somaliland: Widhwidh Residents Fully Support Khatumo Reconciliation Talks |newspaper=somalilandsun.com |date=2017-02-19 |url=https://www.somalilandsun.com/somaliland-widhwidh-residents-fully-support-khatumo-reconciliation-talks/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In September 2019, a mother and child care hospital was established in Widhwidh district, funded by the overseas Diaspora.{{Cite news |title=Cusbitaalka Daryeelka Hooyadda iyo Dhalaanka Oo Laga Hirgeliyay Degmadda Widh-widh |newspaper=hargeisapress.com |date=2019-01-04 |url=https://hargeisapress.com/cusbitaalka-daryeelka-hooyadda-iyo-dhalaanka-oo-laga-hirgeliyay-degmadda-widh-widh/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}{{Cite news |title=Dadka reer Awr-boogays iyo Widh-widh oo helay adeegyo caafimaad |newspaper=radioergo.org |date=2019-09-25 |url=https://radioergo.org/2019/09/dadka-reer-awr-boogays-iyo-widh-widh-oo-helay-adeegyo-caafimaad/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In January 2020, a mysterious epidemic killed 12 children in the Widhwidh district. After investigating the cause, the Somaliland Ministry of Health announced that this was a simultaneous outbreak of three diseases: pneumonia, fever, and diarrhea, and that the problem had been resolved.{{Cite news |title=Somaliland Govt says Widhwidh health situation is under control |newspaper=somaliland.com |date=2021-09-26 |url=https://www.somaliland.com/health-fitness/somaliland-govt-says-widhwidh-health-situation-is-under-control/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In June–July 2020, a clash between the Hayaag (of the Dhulbahante) in Buuhoodle and the Reer Hagar (of the Dhulbahante) in WidhWidh.{{Cite web |author=EASO |date=September 2021 |url=https://euaa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/publications/2021_09_EASO_COI_Report_Somalia_Security_situation_new_AC.pdf |title=Somalia Security situation |accessdate=2022-03-09|page=151}}

In August 2020, envoys from the clans living in Buuhoodle and Ceegaag visited the Widhwidh district and held a meeting to end the war between the two clans.{{Cite news |title=Peace envoys arrive in Saaxdheer district of Sool region |newspaper=somalidispatch.com |date=2020-08-04 |url=https://www.somalidispatch.com/latest-news/peace-envoys-arrive-in-saaxdheer-district-of-sool-region/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In October 2020, road construction began connecting Tuulo Smakaab, Widhwidh and Goonle was started. Tuulo Smakaab is located in the middle of the main road that passes through the center of Somaliland and the Sool region, and when completed, this road will provide convenient transportation from the center of Somaliland to the district of Buuhoodle.{{Cite news |title=Waddo isku-xidhaysa Buuhoodle iyo Sool oo laga bilaabay Widhwidh |newspaper=gobanimonews.com |date=2020-10-31 |url=https://www.gobanimonews.com/waddo-isku-xidhaysa-buuhoodle-iyo-sool-oo-laga-bilaabay-widhwidh/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

In June 2021, a mayoral election for Buhoodle District in Somaliland was held in Widhwidh, and Khadiija Ahmed Yusuf of the Kulmiye Party as mayor and Mustafe Cabdi Ayaanle of the Waddani Party as deputy mayor was elected. But Buuhoodle city did not participate in this election.{{Cite news |title=Khadiija Ahmed Oo Loo Doortay Maayarka Magaalada Buuhoodle |newspaper=somalilandtoday.com |date=2021-06-21 |url=https://somalilandtoday.com/2021/06/21/khadiija-ahmed-oo-loo-doortay-maayarka-magaalada-buuhoodle/ |accessdate=2021-09-26 }} Khadija Ahmed Yusuf is the first woman elected mayor in the history of Somaliland.{{Cite news |title=Khadiija Axmed Aadan Oo Loo Doortay Maayirka Buuhoodle |newspaper=hargeisapress.com |date=2021-06-21 |url=https://hargeisapress.com/khadiija-axmed-aadan-oo-loo-doortay-maayirka-buuhoodle/ |accessdate=2022-03-09 }}

On July 22, 2021, Garaad Maxamed Garaad Abshir Saalax, he is a son of Garaad Abshir Saalax, who died in 2016, was officially recognized as the successor Garaad (clan chief). The inauguration ceremony brought together elders, politicians, and ordinary citizens living in Puntland, Somaliland, Ethiopia, and other countries.{{Cite news |title=Widhwidh oo kulmisay Madax dhaqameedkii ugu badnaa Caleemasaarka Garaad Maxamed Garaad Abshir |newspaper=hiiraan.com |date=2021-07-22 |url=https://www.hiiraan.com/news/2021/July/wararka_maanta22-178248.htm |accessdate=2021-09-26 }}

The town is inhabited by lineages belonging to the Barkad, a major sub-clan of the Farah Garad branch of the Dhulbahante clan.{{cite web |last1=Media |first1=Waddani |title=Beesha Guuleed Garaad (Barkad) Oo 2 kaare Ka Soo Dhaqaajiyey Widhwidh (Daawo) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okzRPB-zD9g |website=YouTube |access-date=14 September 2023 |language=so}} On October 10, clan chiefs, intellectuals and the diaspora community from the Barkad sub-clan held a meeting in the Widh Widh District and voiced support for the Khatumo II Conference to be held in the Taleex District.{{cite web |title=Cuqaasha Waxgaradka Culumada iyo Qurba Jooga Beesha Guuleed Garaad Barkad oo Shir uga socday Degmada Widh Widh oo Ku taageeray Shirwaynaha Khaatumo2 ee lagu Wado in lagu Qabto Degmada Taleex 19 10 2011 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4hKu2cROCA |website=YouTube |access-date=11 February 2023 |location=Widhwidh, Buuhoodle |language=Somali |date=October 2011}}

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• [http://www.geographic.org/geographic_names/name.php?uni=9348514&fid=5779&c=somalia Widhwidh, Somalia]

• [http://www.maplandia.com/somalia/tog-dheer/buuhoodle/widhwidh/ Maplandia World Gazetteer]

Category:Populated places in Togdheer