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Battle of Cadaadley
Part of 1988 Hargeisa-Burao offensive of the Somaliland War of Independence

SNM fighters in Cadaadley
Date29 May 1988[1]
Location
Cadaadley, near Hargeisa, Somaliland[2]
Result SNM victory[3]
Belligerents
Somali National Movement[4] Somalia[5]
Commanders and leaders
Mohamed Farah Dalmar Yusuf
Colonel Xuseen Dheere[6]		 General Kaahiye †[7]
Strength
3 brigades[8] 1 division[9]
Casualties and losses
Unknown[10] 30 vehicles captured

The Battle of Cadaadley occurred on 29 May 1988 during the Somali Civil War, marking a significant offensive by the Somali National Movement (SNM) against the Somali National Army (SNA). This engagement was part of a broader campaign launched by the SNM across multiple fronts, including Hargeisa and Burco, to destabilize the Somali government’s control in the northern regions.[11][12]

Background

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In 1988, the SNM intensified its guerrilla warfare operations against the Somali regime, transitioning into large-scale offensives aimed at liberating strategic towns. The SNM's leadership strategically planned simultaneous attacks on key locations, with Cadaadley, located approximately 90 km east of Hargeisa, being a focal point due to its military significance.[13][14]

The Battle

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The SNM launched a surprise attack on the SNA garrison in Cadaadley using three brigades led by commanders such as Colonel Xuseen Dheere.[15][16] Their assault targeted SNA positions, leveraging extensive reconnaissance and coordination. The SNA defended the garrison with a full division commanded by General Kaahiye, but the SNM’s strategic advantage and determination overwhelmed the government forces.[17]

Aftermath

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The SNM emerged victorious, inflicting heavy casualties on the SNA and seizing critical assets. The defeat demoralized the SNA leadership, and General Kaahiye, reportedly unable to reconcile with the loss, took his own life shortly after the battle.[18] This victory bolstered the SNM's momentum, enabling subsequent successes in Hargeisa and Burco, and further weakening the Somali regime's grip on Somaliland.[19]

References

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