Beeyo Macaan

Beeyo Macaan (Beenyo-macaan, Beeyo Macan, Benyo Macan, Biyo Macaan) is a town in Sheikh District, in the Sahil region of Somaliland.[1][2]

Beeyo Macaan
Village
Beeyo Macaan
Location in Somaliland
Beeyo Macaan
Beeyo Macaan (Somaliland)
Coordinates: 10°4′18.7″N 45°50′50.8″E
Country Somaliland
RegionSahil
DistrictSheikh District
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

A village with the same name exists in Awdal.[3]

Residents

Issa Musa branch of the Habr Awal branh of Isaaq,[4] Reer Yunis branch of the Habr Awal branch of the Isaaq, and Ahmed Farah branch of the Habr Je'lo branch of Isaaq[5] live in the area.

Recent history

In September 2017, Maxamed Jibriil Cilmi (Cambe) was appointed Garaad at Beeyo Macaan.[6]

In November 2019, it was announced that the two communities at odds in Beeyo Macaan had reconciled.[7]

In July 2020, a deadly battle occurred between two clans.[8] A source reported they are Habr Je'lo and Issa Musa.[4] According to another source, it was a battle between Reer Yoonis (Habar-Jeelo) and Ahmed Farah (Habar-Jeelo).[5] Aqil Abdullahi Abdi-Daray, one of the traditional leaders and elders of the Qorilugud district, was murdered.[9]

See also

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