Main article: Somali clan

The Habar Gedir (also Habar Gidir or Habr Gidr) is a Somali clan, part of the larger Hawiye group. This 2002 CIA map shows the distribution of Somali clan populations: Hawiye (25%), Isaaq (22%), Darod (20%), Rahanweyn (17%), Dir (7%), Digil (3%), and ethnic minorities (6%) Somali clan refers to the clan grouping of the Somali people. ... This 2002 CIA map shows the distribution of Somali clan populations: Hawiye (25%), Isaaq (22%), Darod (20%), Rahanweyn (17%), Dir (7%), Digil (3%), and ethnic minorities (6%) Somali clan refers to the clan grouping of the Somali people. ... The Hawiye (or Hawiya) is a Somali clan, comprising about 25% of the Somali population. ...

The Habar Gedir clan became very powerful in the middle of 1700, when King of Ajuuraan had controlled most of East Africa. The Habar Gidir leader, a Fiqi of Shiikhaal and the Imam of the Abgaal formed an alliance to fight the administration of King Ajuuraan. The clan has produced some great Somali figues such as, Abdullahi Issa the chairman of the Somali Youth League (SYL) and first Prime Minister of Somalia, 1949-1960, prior to independence and General Mohamed Farrah Aidid who ousted the dictatorial regime of Siad Barre. Once again, the Habar Gidir become a more powerful clan under the leadership of Mohamed Farrah Aidid, during the time of Somali Civil War. Aidid opposed the United Nations presence in Somalia, and specifically Mogadishu. His forces are most famous for their participation in the Battle of Mogadishu on 3 October 1993 against the U.S. Army Special Forces. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...  Eastern Africa (UN subregion)  East African Community  Central African Federation (defunct)  geographic, including above East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easternmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. ... Imam (Arabic: إمام ,Persian: امام ) is an Arabic word meaning leader. ... The Abgaal are a Somali clan and are part of the Hawiye. ... The Somalis are an ethnic group located in the northeast portion of the Africa adjacent to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. ... Abdullahi Issa Abdullahi Issa Mohamud was born in 1922 at Afgoi. ... The Somali Youth League (SYL) was the first political party of Somalia. ... List of the Heads of Government of Somalia (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) Political Affiliations SNL - Somali National League SRSP - Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party SYL - Somali Youth League USC - United Somali Congress Mil - Military n-p - Non-partisan See also History of Somalia Presidents of Somalia... A General is an officer of high military rank. ... General Mohamed Farrah Aidid (Somali: Maxamed Faarax Caydiid) (December 15, 1934 – August 1, 1996) was a controversial, charismatic and skillful Somali leader. ... Mohamed Siad Barre (Somali: Maxamed Siyaad Barre) (1919 – January 2, 1995) was the Head of State of Somalia from 1969 to 1991. ... General Mohamed Farrah Aidid (Somali: Maxamed Faarax Caydiid) (December 15, 1934 – August 1, 1996) was a controversial, charismatic and skillful Somali leader. ... The Somali Civil War is an armed conflict in Somalia, which started in 1988. ... The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate co-operation in international law, international security, economic development, and social equity. ... Mogadishus location in Somalia Mogadishu (Somali: Muqdisho, popularly Xamar; Arabic: ‎ ; Italian: ), is the largest city in Somalia, and its nominal capital. ... 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... October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... A US Special Forces operator in Afghanistan The United States Army Special Forces —also known by the nickname Green Berets or simply Special Forces (capitalized)— is a Special Operations Force of the U.S. Army trained for unconventional warfare and special operations. ...

Sub-clans of Habar Gedir

The Habar Gedir are divided into four main sub clans: Sacad, Saleebaan, Saruur and Cayr. They inhabit a wide area ranging from Gaalkacyo in Mudug, central Somalia, to Kismayu in southern Somalia.^[1] This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Cayr is a Somali clan, part of the Habar Gedir group (itself a Hawiye subclan). ... Gaalkacyo (also Galcaio) is the capital of the Mudug region of Somalia, and is divided into two zones. ... Location of Mudug in Somalia Mudug (Somali: Mudug; Arabic: ‎ ) is an administrative region (gobolka) in central Somalia. ... Kismayu or Kismayo (Somali: Kismaayo) is a city in the Jubbada Hoose region of Somalia. ...

Prominent figures

Political

• Abdullahi Issa, chairman of the Somali Youth League and first prime minister of Somalia, 1949-1960
• Mohammed Farah Aidid, United Somali Congress leader who ousted Siad Barre's regime
• Haji Farah Ali Omar, the first Somali finance minister, the inventor of the Somali five shilling
• Cali Shido Cabdi, One the earlist members of SYL and former vice chairman.
• Abdiqasim Salad Hassan, President of Somalia 2000-2004.
• Cabdullahi Axmed Caddoow, Former governor of the Central of Bank of Somalia.
• Mohamed Warsame Ali 'Kiimiko', Senior diplomat, Current presidant of Galmudug state.
• Dr Ibrahim Hassan Addou, Foreign minister for the Islamic Courts of Somalia.
• Asha Haji Elmi, Political and peace activist.

Military Officials Abdullahi Issa Abdullahi Issa Mohamud was born in 1922 at Afgoi. ... The Somali Youth League (SYL) was the first political party of Somalia. ... 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. ... The United Somali Congress is a politico-military organization in Somalia based around the Habr Gidr clan (itself part of the larger Hawiye clan). ... Haji Farah Ali Omar (Somali: Xaaji Faarax Cali Cumar) was born in the city of Obbia in the Mudug region of Somalia in 1907. ... The finance minister is a cabinet position in a government. ... The Somali shilling (shilin soomaali) is the currency used in the African nation of Somalia. ... Abdiqasim Salad Hassan (Somali: Cabdiqaasim Salaad Xasan) (born 1941) is a former de jure president of the internationally-recognised government of Somalia, the Transitional National Government. ... Abdullahi Ahmed Addou( Somali Cabdilaahi Axmed Caddoow ) is a senior Somali politician and dibplomat. ... Mohamed Warsame Ali Kiimiko (Somali: Maxamed Warsame Cali Kiimiko) is a Somali politician and diplomat. ... Asha Haji Elmi Asha Haji Elmi (born 1962) is a peace activist in Somalia. ...

• Gen.Aftooje, High ranking general in former Somali Armed Forces.
• Gen. Mohammed Warsame 'Caare', Four-star General, hero of 1964.
• Gen. Maxamed Warsame Dhooley, Four-star General in former Somali Armed Forces.
• Col. Axmed Cabdille Seed (JOOYE), Three-star colonel. One of the tacticfull of Somalia who helped Aidid to throwing Mohamed Siad's government.
• Colonel Shabeel, a prominent leader in ousting Siad barre's regime.
• Col Ibrahim Roble Warfa 'Doonyaale' the hero of 1964 war and receiver of double medal.

Religious 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. ...

• Sheekh Maxamed Iimaan, one of the foremost Somali judges.
• Sheekh Cali Cilmi Yare, prominent Islamic scholar d. 1989.
• Sheekh Maxamed Boqolsoon, the late highly-respected Islamic scholar in Somalia.
• Sheik Mohammed Kulmie Gabooyaale, Islamic teacher and clan leader 1945-2005.

Traditional authority

• Guuleed Faarax Jeex, 19th century ruler of Hobyo
• Jimcaale Jaamac Lugey, poet and military commander
• Xassan Cadde Fiqi, Early 20th century judge.

Literature Hobyo is an ancient harbor city in the Mudugh region of Somalia. ...

• Cali Diirshe Faradar, Clasical Somali poet
• Cabdi Bashiir Indhobuur, Prominent poet and composer who wrote many famous patriotic songs.
• Sugaal Cabdulle Cumar, Leading Somali poet and playwright of recent times.
• Abshir Bacadle, Well known Somali poet.

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• Magool (Halima Khaliif Omar 'Magool') 1948-2004, revered Somali singer and musician.
• K'naan, well-known singer

Magool (c. ... Somalia has the distinction of being one of only a handful of African countries that are composed almost entirely of one ethnic group, the Somalis. ... Knaan (Keinaan, meaning travaller in Somali, born 1978) is a poet and hip-hop artist from Somalia. ...

Notes

1. ^ World Bank (January 2005). Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics (PDF). Appendix 2: Lineage Charts 56-57. Retrieved on June 15, 2006.