Tukaraq

Tukaraq
Town
Tukaraq

Location in Somalia

Coordinates: 8°32′52″N 47°49′58″E / 8.54778°N 47.83278°E / 8.54778; 47.83278Coordinates: 8°32′52″N 47°49′58″E / 8.54778°N 47.83278°E / 8.54778; 47.83278
Country  Somalia
Region Sool
District Las Anod District
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Tukaraq is a town in the East of Sool region of Somalia, the town is located on the road between Las Anod and Garowe in Las Anod District. Tukaraq is inhabited by the Dhulbahante, Darod clan and various Dhulbahante sub-clans are represented in the town, unlike many other such towns in the Sool region. The town is currently controlled by Dhulbahante militia loyal to Puntland, it also temporarily functions as a border post for Puntland and Somaliland.[1]

References

  1. "Puntland oo gaadiid iyo ciidan hubeysan u dirtay Tukaraq". SomaliSwiss. Retrieved 9 October 2016.


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