[4]) The town is predominantly inhabited by people from the Somali ethnic group, with the Dhulbahante sub-clan of the Harti Darod especially well represented.

[5] According to the December 2003 survey, diseases such as diarrhoea, anaemia, ARI and malaria increased, especially in Dhahar, Shimbiraale, Sarmanyo, and Baraakta Qol.

Photos of casualties from this battle appeared on the Internet, leading to pro-Khatumo demonstrations in Las Anod and Sarmaanyo.

[10] In July 2014, President Silanyo declared the combined area of Taleh, Sarmaanyo, Halin, Carroolay, and Godaalo as the new Haysimo region.

[14] On December 6, 2018, the Puntland government approved a new administrative region for the combined districts of Taleh, Godaalo, Carrooleey, and Sarmaanyo.