| Buuhoodle Buhoodle بووهودل |
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Buuhoodle
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| Country | Somalia |
| Region | Cayn |
| District | Buhoodle |
| Population | |
| • Total | 150,000 |
| Time zone | East Africa Time (UTC+3) |
Buhoodle or Buuhoodle is the capital of the Ayn region in northern Somalia. It is disputed between Somaliland, Puntland and HBM-SSC (Hoggaanka Badbaadada iyo Mideynta SSC), a local unionist group whose goal is the creation of its own regional administration (Sool, Sanaag and Cayn or SSC).[1]
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Buuhoodle is an historical city. It is where the Dervish nationalist movement in Somalia began. The movement was largely involved in fighting the colonial power of Great Britain during the late 19th and early 20th century. The inhabitants are very proud people who disdain colonialism. Noble individuals who were born in Buuhoodle include: Ismaciil Mire, Samatar Baxnaan, Cali Dhuux, Aadan Carab, Sayid Moxamed Abdulle Xasan, Cumar Igal.
Buhoodle is located on the border between Somalia and Ethiopia. It is serves as a commercial hub for the movement of goods to and from Bosaso, Garoowe, Las Anod, Galcayo, Wardheer, Burco, the surrounding area, and Ethiopia. The city is rich in livestock as well as agricalture. Since 1993 the city has been growing. To day, the city has modern communication systems such as cell phones, land-line phones, and internet services. It has a new hospital which was built in 2008 along with modern hotels. In the academic side, It has nine private schools, four public schools and two high schools. In addition, the city is planning to build a university in this year. Furthermore, a new airport is also being constructed outside the city with ground being broken in 2009. A water supply network was built by the youngsters of the town in 2010.
Bulhoodle and its environs are disputed by the Puntland and Somaliland autonomous macro-regions of Somalia.[2] Somaliland forces, backed up by the army of Ethiopia, entered the town on 15 May 2010, to clear the way for the upcoming Somaliland elections.[3] These forces clashed with local militia, leaving at least 13 dead on 33 wounded.[4]
People in Buuhodle largely belong to the Dhulbahante branch of the Somali Darod clan. The local Dhulbahante are notable for their business acumen, poetry, patriotism and high-spirited nature.