Dharkayn Geenyo
Dharkayn Geenyo is a town in the southern Sool region of Somaliland.
Dharkayn Geenyo
Darkein Genyo | |
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Town | |
![]() Dharkayn Geenyo Location in Somaliland. | |
| Coordinates: 7°59′50″N 46°58′44″E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Sool |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Overview
It is located on the Somaliland-Ethiopia border. Dharkayn Geenyo is a historical town, it was an important border post during the Siad Barre government period with one of the biggest Somali military bases,. The town was the centre of clan skirmishes in 2016 and 2017. [1][2]
References
- "Somaliland oo ka hadashay dagaalka Dharkayn Geenyo". Garowe Online. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- "Dad Ku Dhaawacmay Dagaalkii Deegaanka Dharkayn Geenyo Ku Dhex Maray Labada Belood Ee Walaaalaha Ah Oo Dhaawacooda Hada La Keenay Cusbitaalka Magaalada Hargeysa". Ramas News. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
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