Wabho
Town in Galguduud, Somalia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wabho Town (Somali: Wabxo), is a small town in the south Galguduud region of Somalia. Distance between Wabho and ceelbuur is 43 KM, Wabho and Muqdisho Is 333 KM.
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Coordinates: 4.5167°N 46.2833°E / 4.5167; 46.2833 | |
Country | Somalia |
Region | Galguduud |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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On June 5, 2009, Wabho was the scene of the Battle of Wabho, fought between on one side, rebels of Hizbul Islam and al-Shabaab and on the other side a pro-government militia Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a. With over 123 killed it became one of the heaviest battles in the Somali Civil War.