Moqokori
Moqokori District
Muuqa Dhaayaha Maqal Koris | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Muuqa Dhaayaha | |
| Country | Somalia (De jure) Islamic Emirate of Somalia (De facto) |
| State | Hirshabelle |
| Region | Hiiraan |
| Government | |
| • Control | al-Shabaab |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Moqokori is a town in Hiiraan, Somalia.
Overview
On July 7, 2025, Al-Shabaab militants recaptured the town after lost in September 2022, following a local uprising led by Ma'awisley fighters. The heavy fighting resulted in the deaths of at least 40 Somali National Army and Ma’awisley fighters, who lost control of the town after a suicide bombing and an attack by the militants.[1]
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
- ^ "Heavy Fighting and Car Bombs as Al-Shabaab Captures Key Somali Town". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2025-07-07.