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Togdheer (Togdheer) is an administrative region in northwestern Somalia. Its capital is Burco (Burao). It is bordered by Ethiopia and the Somali regions of Woqooyi Galbeed, Sanaag and Sool. Togdheer is one of the six regions of the self-proclaimed but internationally unrecognized Republic of Somaliland (the territory of the former British Somaliland) in northern Somalia. The region's name is derived from the Togdheer River. Currently the Regional Chairman is Abdi Hussen Dheere and the Vice Chairman is Guled Dahir Samatar.
Towns
- Balidhiig
- Burco
- Buuhoodle
- Oodwayne
- Sheikh
- Dhoqoshey
- Sibidhley
- Dhagaxdheer
- Beer
- Harashiikh
- Waraabeeye
- Ina-Afmadoobe
- Kabadheere
Territorial dispute with Puntland
The government of the autonmous state of Puntland claims southeastern Togdheer region as its territory, and calls this area, centered around the town of Buuhoodle, the "Ayn" region of Puntland.References
External links
- Togdheer News Network (in Somaliland).
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