Habar Yoonis

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The Habar Yoonis (also Habar Younis) is a Somali clan, part of the larger Isaaq group.

The Habar Yoonis is a sub-clan of the Sheik Isaaq bin Hashim Clan. They are famous for being the only sub-clan in Somaliland that has a sizable population in all the cities of Somaliland. One of the ancestral cities of the Habar Yoonis is Burco, which they still inhabit and control to a great degree.

The Burco countryside where the Habar Yoonis dominate to this day
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The Burco countryside where the Habar Yoonis dominate to this day

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[edit] Richard Burton

Explorer Richard Francis Burton first described the Habar Yoonis to the western world:

“From my understanding this is one of the noble clans, and thus have a privileged place in society, furthermore it seems that they are feared by many for their ability to destroy their opponents…”

[edit] An Aristocratic Clan

This aristocratic clan's privileged position in society is evidenced by the fact that the first President of the Republic of Somaliland and her Territories was Abdurahman (Tuur) Ahmed, who hailed from the aforementioned clan. Additionally the largest sub-clan make-up of the Somaliland Parliament after the 2005 parliamentary elections was the Habar Yoonis.

[edit] Clan structure

[edit] Ismaciil Carre

Ismaciil Carre, a branch of the Habar Yoonis, is considered to be the largest family branch of all branches within Somali clans.

His lineage was: Ismaciil, son of Carre, son of Saceed, son of Ismaciil, son of Sheikh Isaaq bin Hashim. Ismaciil had 3 sons: Musse Ismaciil (Gadhweyne and Reer Cawl), Abdalle Ismaciil (Cumar Abdalle, Idarees Abdalle and Muuse Abdale) and Yonis Ismaciil (Sacad Yonis). Ismaciil Carre members are recognized to be the backbone of the SNM struggle against the rule of Somali Dictator Siad Barre. Ismaciil Carre members live mostly in the Hawd (which lies along the border between Ethiopia and Somaliland), Burco, Erigabo, Nugaal, Sanaag and Togdheer regions of Somaliland.

[edit] Reer Sugule

The royal sub-clan (the one that provides the Sultans) of the Habar Yoonis are the Reer Sugule, who hail from the Caynanshe branch of the Habar Yoonis.

[edit] Idaares Abdalle

The oldest of the Abdalle Ismaciil sub-clan, who were also Sultans of the Habar Yoonis. Together with Reer Sugule (Current Emirs) they are known as "Reer Odweyne" after their town and where the Sultans reside.

[edit] Prominent figures

  1. Abdi Rahmaan Ahmed Ali - First President Of the Republic of Somaliland and last Chairman of the SNM.
  2. Jama Osman Kalun - Somali Fisher Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Arta TNG.
  3. Col. Abdi Qadir Kosar - SNM Chairman.
  4. Col. Ahmed Mire - SNM Force Commander and leader of 27 May 1988 SNM force entered Burao.
  5. Hasan Aadan Wadadiid - Famous Man.
  6. Maxamed Aadan Caws Yawle - Famous Poet.
  7. Abdullah Maxamed Sultan - An Islamic leader who defended the Isaaq clan from the British around 1910 to 1933.
  8. Ali "Shiine" Abdirahman - The first Somali commercial pilot.
  9. Yussuf Omaar - Famous tycoon.
  10. Mouleed Ismail Jama - First Somali to go to Cambridge University in 1925.
  11. Saeed Mohammed 'Doobe' - One of the biggest landowners in Somalia and friend of King Faisal bin Abdul Azziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.
  12. Abdi Rahman Abdilahi Iro chairman of Somaliland Parliament.
  13. Col. Hassan Kayd Walanwal - First East African to enter Sand Hurst Military Academy, and was the leader of the Somaliland Coup of 1961.
  14. Prof: Abdi Salaan Yasiin - SNM Founders and Teacher of King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.
  15. Mohamud Aadan Deri - Former Togdheer Governor and now Chairman of Togdheer Development Committee.
  16. Khadar - Owner of the Biggest Hotel in Somaliland (Ambassador Hotel).
  17. Muuse Farah Jambiir - Chief Editor of OGAAL News Paper Based in Hargeysa.
  18. Shiekh Mustafe Haaji Ismail Harun - Famous Somali Sheikh.
  19. Amb. Awil Ali Duale - Somaliland Finance Minster and Former Ambassador.
  20. Dr. Mohamed Abdi Gabose - Former Doctor of Siad Barre, Member of SNM, Former Somaliland Interior Minister, Chairman of SAHAN Somaliland political party and famous doctor in Hargeysa.
  21. Adan Nuux Dulle - Famous BBC Broadcaster and Journalist
  22. Abdisalan Ibrahim Hereri - Famous BBC Broadcaster and Journalist
  23. Mahamud Ahmed Ali (father of education)
  24. Muj. Harag wafi
  25. Muj. Said Mahamed Nour
  26. Muj. Libaahe
  27. Muj. M. Hashi "Lixle"
  28. Muj. Mahamed Ali
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