was of unparalleled brutality, with explicit aims of handling the "Isaaq problem", he ordered "the shelling and aerial bombardment of the major cities in the northwest and the systematic destruction of Isaaq dwellings, settlements and water points. The Siad Barre regime targeted civilian members of the Isaaq group specifically, especially in the cities of Hargeisa and Burco and to that end employed the use of indiscriminate artillery shelling and aerial bombardment against civilian populations belonging to the Isaaq clan. Reconstruction After the collapse of the Somali central government and the unilateral declaration of independence of the Republic of Somaliland, a slow process of infrastructural reconstruction subsequently began in Hargeisa and other towns in the country. Since 1991, Hargeisa has undergone a large-scale facelift. The renovations have been largely financed by local entrepreneurs, as well as Somali expatriates sending remittance funds to relatives in the region through some of the various Somali-owned money transfer operators. Most of the destroyed residential and commercial buildings have since been reconstructed, with many newer structures erected. Single-story buildings downtown are also progressively giving way to multi-story high-rises. Geography Hargeisa is located in Somaliland, on the Horn of Africa. Climate Hargeisa has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSh). The city generally features very warm winters and hot summers. However, despite its location in the tropics, due to the high altitude Hargeisa seldom experiences either very hot or very cold weather, a trait rarely seen in semi-arid climates. The city receives the bulk of its rain between the months of April and September, averaging just over of rainfall annually. Average monthly temperatures in Hargeisa range from in the months of December and January to in the month of June. Administration Situated in the Maroodi Jeh region of Somaliland, Hargeisa is the seat of the Somaliland's Parliament, the presidential palace and government ministries. The first Mayor of Hargeisa in 1960 was Ismail Ubuli. He held the position for 3 years. However, the current municipal administration is led by Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge. A member of the Waddani party, he is now The Mayor on 17 June 2021 after being elected in the 2021 Somaliland municipal elections. Districts The Hargeisa municipality is divided into five districts; Gaan Libah, 26 June, Ibrahim Kodbur, Mohamed Haybe and Ahmed Dhagah. Each district contains sub-districts, or sectors that fall under it. According to Hargeisa - First steps towards strategic urban planning the districts are