Battle of Jiidali (2025)
| Battle of Jiidali | |||||||||
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| Part of Las Anod conflict and the Puntland-Somaliland dispute | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Somaliland | SSC-Khatumo | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| Somaliland National Army | Khatumo dervish force | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
The Battle of Jiidali occurred on January 11, 2025, when Somaliland forces captured the town of Jiidali, located in the eastern Sanaag region near the city of Ceerigaabo. The operation was considered a strategic move by Somaliland to consolidate control over contested areas in the region and to counter the growing influence of SSC-Khaatumo forces.