Abdi Hasan Awale or Abdi Qeybdiid (Somali: Cabdi Xasan Cawaale (Qeybdiid)) is a Somali militia leader, or warlord. His last known affiliation was with the Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism, where he held the rank of Colonel. He is also the Abdi of the July 12, 2003 Abdi House Raid which presaged the First Battle of Mogadishu. Warlord is a term that refers to one who has de facto military control of a subnational area, due to armed forces which are personally obedient to — somewhat circularly — that warlord. ... The Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism (ARPCT) is a Somali alliance made by powerfull warlords and businesspeople, while some of them were ministers in the transitional federal government of Somalia. ... Colonel (IPA: or ) is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with the corresponding ranks existing in nearly every country in the world. ... Combatants USSOF, UNOSOM II Somali National Alliance-affiliated militias Commanders William F. Garrison Mohamed Farrah Aidid Strength 160 2,000+ Casualties U.S. 18 killed 73 wounded Malaysia 1 killed 7 wounded Pakistan 2 wounded Militia and civilians 1,000+ killed 3,000+ wounded Task Force Ranger achieved the mission...

Career synopsis

Abdi Qeybiid achieved prominence as Mohammed Farrah Aidid's interior minister in its clashes with UN forces during the so-called "nation-bulding" phase of UNOSOM II in 2003; prior to this he was police chief of Mogadishu. Like Aidid, he is a member of the Sacad sub-clan of the Habar Gedir clan. Mohamed Farrah Aidid USASOC Photo Date of birth 1934 Place of birth Somalia, Africa Date of death August 1, 1996 (gunshot wounds) Place of death Somalia Occupation Military intelligence Military education Trained in Rome and Moscow. ... Operation Restore Hope was an American military operation with the support of the United Nations which was formed to deliver humanitarian aid and restore order to the African nation of Somalia which was suffering from a severe famine, general anarchy, and domination by a number of warlords following the collapse... Saad ( Somali: Sacad Siciid or Sacad ) is a Somali clan that is part of the Habar Gedir of the Hawiye clan[1]. The Sacad have always played an important role in Somali history. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ...

In 2006, he fought with the ARPCT against the Islamic Courts Union in the Second Battle of Mogadishu. They surrendered on 11 July 2006, the last Allliance forces to do so.^[1] The Islamic Courts Union (ICU, Somali: Midowga Maxkamadaha Islaamiga, Arabic: اتحاد المحاكم الإسلامية) also known as the Joint Islamic Courts, is a group of Islamic leaders banded together in a self-appointed court system with Sheikh Sharif Ahmed as overall leader. ... Combatants Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism Militia loyal to the Islamic Court Union Commanders Mohamed Qanyare, Muse Sudi, Nuur Daqle Sheikh Sharif Ahmed Strength unknown unknown Casualties unknown unknown The Second Battle of Mogadishu was a battle fought for control of Mogadishu, the capital city of... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Arrest in Sweden

In 2005 he was arrested in Lund, Sweden on suspicion of genocide, but released after a hearing in Gothenburg found insufficient evidence for a prosecution. The claims related to his role in the militia of Mohamed Farrah Aidid in 1993, the time of the (first) Battle of Mogadishu. There have been unsubstantiated allegations that the murder of Swedish journalist Martin Adler in Mogadishu may have been carried out by his followers in retaliation for this arrest.^[2] 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...   IPA: is a city in SkÃ¥ne in southern Sweden. ... Look up Genocide in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Gothenburg (Swedish:  ) ) is a city and municipality in the province Västergötland on the west-coast of Sweden. ... General Mohamed Farrah Aidid (Somali: Maxamed Faarax Caydiid) (December 15, 1934 – August 1, 1996) was a controversial, charismatic and skillful Somali leader. ... Combatants USSOF, UNOSOM II Somali National Alliance-affiliated militias Commanders William F. Garrison Mohamed Farrah Aidid Strength 160 2,000+ Casualties U.S. 18 killed 73 wounded Malaysia 1 killed 7 wounded Pakistan 2 wounded Militia and civilians 1,000+ killed 3,000+ wounded Task Force Ranger achieved the mission... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Martin John Lars Adler (30 October 1958–23 June 2006) was a Swedish cameraman and journalist. ...

References

• http://www.netnomad.com/globesom.html