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. The constituency of this clan is Cadaado district of Galgaduud region.

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[edit] Notable Saleebaan people

[edit] Political

  • Dr. Mohamed Mohamoud Gacmodhere, Current TFG Interior Minister & vetran peace activist.
  • 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.

[edit] 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.
  • Nabadoon Xirsi Mohamed Awale (Xirsi Cadde) the peacelord of Saleebaan clan.

[edit] 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.
  • Colonel Ahmed Day (Khasaro), a legendary Commander of Somalia's army who fought in the 1977 war
  • Colonel Ibrahim Roble Warfa known as Doonyaale, the hero of 1964 war and receiver of double medal.
  • Colonel Mohamud Geeddi Fuje, deceased and former Colonel in Somali Police Forces.
  • Colonel Abdullahi Jama Kulmie (Daanbuur), former Colonel in Somalia’s Marine Forces.
  • Colonel Mohamed Haji Adam (Bercune), former Colonel in Somali Armed Forces.
  • Colonel Sa’iid Haji Adam (Cagaseef), former Colonel in Somali Armed Forces.
  • Colonel Amiin Siid-Ahmed Haji Yusuf, former commander of anti-drug department of CID.
  • Colonel Hashi Hassan Warsame (Food’adde), former Lt Colonel in Somali Armed Forces.
  • Mohamud Mohamed Sigane, brilliant military leader of the clan forces.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.
  • Khalif Elmi Hashi
  • Abdulkarim Nor Hassan,a businessman based in Dubai

[edit] Diplomats

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Literature

  • Ahmed Mahamud Ibrahim aka Ciro Diplomatic Maroco University
  • Said Mohamud Xaydho aka Gacamey, the deceased poet and orator.
  • Abdi Salad Qaarey, the most prominent song composer in Somalia.
  • Abdikarin Farah Jiir, Lyricist and Rhymester based in Hargeysa.
  • Mohamed Sahal, a poet and orator based in Mogadishu.

[edit] Entertainers

  • Abdullahi Mohamed 'Sulfa', the highly-respected Somali singer in 1980s.
  • Omar Abdulle Sholi, well-known singer
  • Ali Ukun, well-known singer
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