Moqokori
Town in Hirshabelle
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Moqokori is a town in Hiiraan, Somalia and capital of the Moqokori District.[1]
Country
Somalia (De jure)
Islamic Emirate of Somalia (De facto)
Somalia (De jure)
Islamic Emirate of Somalia (De facto)Moqokori District
Muuqa Dhaayaha Maqal Koris | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Muuqa Dhaayaha | |
 Interactive map of Moqokori District | |
| Country | Somalia (De jure) Islamic Emirate of Somalia (De facto) |
| State |  Hirshabelle |
| Region | Hiiraan |
| District | Moqokori |
| Government | |
| • Control | al-Shabaab |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
The town is located approximately 80 kilometers southeast of Bulo Burte.[2]
History
On July 7, 2025, Al-Shabaab militants recaptured the town after losing it in September 2022, following a local uprising led by Ma'awisley fighters. After heavy fighting Somali National Army and Ma’awisley fighters lost control over the town with Al-Shabaab claiming that they killed at least 40 soldiers.[3]
Notable people
- Abdullahi Mohamed Ali, politician
- Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabageed, politician
- Ali Ibrahim Abdi [cali jilibey] Businessman
- Xuseen Maalin weeliye (xuseen kumande)a traditional elder
