Balli Ad
Town in Khatumo, Somalia
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Balicad is a town in Buhoodle District of Togdheer region in Somalia.
Balicad
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.jpg)  Balicad Location in Somalia | |
| Coordinates: 8°05′11.7″N 46°45′00.8″E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Regional State |  Khatumo |
| District | Buuhoodle |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Presently, the SSC-Khaatumo administration controls Balli Ad.[1]
History
In August 2015, Khatumo State President Ali Khalif Galaydh moved his base from Sahdheer to Balli Ad after being pursued by Somaliland forces.[2] In September, Khatumo State held a council meeting in Balli Ad, but some of the traditional elders in Sool refused to attend.[3]
In January 2016, Somaliland forces occupied Balli Ad from Khatumo State.[4] The Somaliland government said, "The Somalia government incited violence in this region, which is Somaliland territory. The deployment of troops is to bring peace and stability to the region."[5]
In July 2016, Clan chief Garaad Abshir Saalax, who died in Sweden, was brought to Balli Ad for burial.[6][7]
In July 2017, Khatumo State were merged to Somaliland, and the Khatumo forces stationed in Balli Ad were integrated with the Somaliland forces.[8] In February 2018, 200 soldiers and 5 armored vehicles were handed over from the Khatumo army to the Somaliland army in Balli Ad.[9]
Demographics
The main inhabitants belong to the Guuleed Garaad (Barkad) branch of the Dhulbahante clan.[10]