Haylan
Gobolka Haylaan | |
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Gobolka | |
![]() Haylan is number 4. Area 2, 4, 8, and 9 are disputed with Somaliland.[1] | |
Country | ![]() (Disputed with ![]() |
Capital | Dhahar[2] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Haylan region (Somali: Gobolka Haylaan) is the area claimed,[3] but not controlled[citation needed] by Puntland and established in 2003. In Somalia and Somaliland, it is designated as an eastern part of the Sanaag region. It is a disputed area with Somaliland.
Governor of the Haylan region (Gudoomiyaha Gobalka Haylaan) is as follows:
Maxamed Faarax Ciise (Jeentallo, Jeentalo)
Maxamed Cawil Cabdullahi[10]
Siciid Xuseen Maxamuud Irbad
On December 4, 2003, the Puntland government announced that it had established three regions: Bender Qassim, Karkaar, and Haylan.[14]
In October 2019, the Puntland government claimed that it was illegal for Somalia's Minister of Planning to open an office in Dhahar, the capital of Haylan region.[15]
In August 2021, Haylan football team won putland regional cup.[16]