Moqokori
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) |
Moqokori is a town in Hiiraan, Somalia and capital of the Moqokori District.[1]
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
References
- ^ "Hir-Shabelle cabinet approves elevation of six areas into districts". goobjoog.com. 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Somalia - Hiiraan Region Logistics Map". ReliefWeb. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. 2021-08-01. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Heavy Fighting and Car Bombs as Al-Shabaab Captures Key Somali Town". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2025-07-07.