Saleebaan

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Saleebaan ( Somali: Saleebaan) is a Somali sub-clan who is part of the Habar Gedir clan of the Hawiye tribe. Arguably, it is the major clan among Habar Gedir. They are mostly denizens and live from the coastal towns of Hobyo and Harardhere to the Ethiopian towns of Dacdheer and Galadi (560 KM). On the other side, they range from Dhusamareeb to Bandiiradley (200 KM). The constituency of this clan is Cadaado district of Galgaduud region.

The clan inhabit 40% of Galgaduud region of Somalia, 50% of Mudug and parts of Somali region of Ethiopia. This clan can be found settled in the Somali capital Mogadishu and Afgoi.

The Saleebaan clan are known to have always started and led all resistances toward colonialists. The armed wing of Somali Youth League (SYL) was headed by Dhagahtuur. The United Somali Congress (USC) led by Dr Hussein Ali Shido was the front that overthrew dictator Mohamed Siad Barre.

In addition, the first Islamic Courts of Mogadishu was formed by Shiirkoole Saleebaan Court and now they are second in command of the Islamic Courts Union. Sheikh Abdilkadir Ali Omar is the vice President of Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.

Saleebaan clan is known to live its neighbors with peace and respect.

[edit] Prominent and outstanding figures:

Political

Dr Mohamed Sheikh Mohamud Guled (Gacmadheere), a onetime Presidential candidate.
Dr Hussein Ali Shiddo, the former President of USC front.
Sheikh Abdullahi Mohamed Shaaticadde, the 20th century politician and great logician.
Mohamed Ali Dhorre aka Cagaweyne, a great politician in Somali civil governments.
Ali Haji Yusuf Hassan, a contender of USC front Presidency.
Asha Haji Elmi, a women rights activist and member of Somali Parliament.
Mohamed Jama Furuh, a member of Somali Parliament.

Traditional authority

Ugaas Abdullahi Ugaas Farah Ugaas Mohamud, the current traditional leader of the clan.
Ahmed-nuur Ali Guuleed, the sharp and shrewd leader of the Saleebaan clan.
Suldan Ali Suldan Axmed-Nur, the current Suldan of the Saleebaan clan.
Nabaddoon Ahmed Dirie, the orator and peacelord of Saleebaan clan.

Military Officials

General Ahmed Sahal Ali aka Ciriiri, a four-star General in former Somali Armed Forces.
General Elmi Sahal Ali, a one-star General in former Somali Police Forces.
Col Ibrahim Roble Warfa known as Doonyaale, the hero of 1964 war and receiver of double medal.
Col Mohamud Geeddi Fuje, deceased and former Colonel in Somali Police Forces.
Col Abdullahi Jama Kulmie (Daanbuur), former Colonel in Somalia’s Marine Forces.
Col Mohamed Haji Adan (Bercune), former Colonel in Somali Armed Forces.
Col Sa’iid Haji Adan (Cagaseef), former Colonel in Somali Armed Forces.
Col Amiin Siid-Ahmed Haji Yusuf, former commander of anti-drug department of CID.
Col Hashi Hassan Warsame (Food’adde), former Lt Colonel in Somali Armed Forces.
Mohamud Mohamed Sigane, brilliant military leader of the clan forces.

Religious

Haji Yusuf Hassan, the cherished and renowned religious leader.
Sheik Hassan Habeeb, prominent Islamic scholar.
Sheik Omar Mo'allin Nor, the former head of Shirkole Islamic court.

Educators and Intellectuals

Dr Abdullahi Mohamed Barre, Ph.D, DPhil in Veterinary Sciences and Professor.
Dr Abdi Mohamed Elmi (Xangul), an eminent surgeon in Mogadishu.
Dr Yusuf Kahie Ali, a doctor of medicine based in Mogadishu.
Dr Ahmedey Yusuf Guled, a doctor of medicine based in Finland.
Dr Hussein Guled, MD, a deceased well-respected children's doctor.
Dr Maryan Wehelie Gaalshire, PhD, based in Paris, France.
Dr Omar Ahmed Wehelie, PhD, a current Manager of Mogadishu port.

Businessmen

Adan Madad, a successful businessman based in Dubai.
Hudi Hassan Adde, a wealth businessman based in Mogadishu.
Qasim Sheikh Mohamud (Qasim Dameer), a deceased successful businessman.
Sheikh Salad Dhabarey, a wealth businessman based in Mogadishu.

Diplomatic Missions

Saadak Mo’allin Mohamed, the then Somali Ambassador to Djibouti.
Abdullahi Ali Ciid, the current Somali Consular General to China.

Lawyers

Hassan Dirie Arabey, one of the most outstanding lawyers.
Bashir Haji Yusuf Hassan, a well-respected lawyer and Professor.
Abdikadir Ahmed-nur Ali, an esteemed solicitor and political analyst.

Journalists and Newsmen

Mohamed Haji (Ingiriis), a thinker and distinguished journalist based in Brussels.
Abdullahi Ahmed Ali (FAT), Editor of Qaran newspaper based in Norway.
Mohamed Aden Guled Aanageel, Editor of Xog-Ogaal newspaper based in London.
Abdullahi Mohamed Hassan (Black) , Editor of Ayaamaha newspaper based in Mogadishu.

Literature