Waesli

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Waesli or Warculus is a Somali clan that is part of the Abgaal of the Hawiye clan. The Waesli together with the Wabudhan are called Hantire, and others Abgaal are called Harti.

They live in different regions of Somalia such as Galguduud, Mudug, Shabeellaha Dhexe and Shabeellaha Hoose. As the Ceeldheer in Galguduud region, Harardheere in Mudug region and southern regions.

[edit] Sub-clans of the Waesli

• • Absuge
  • Ali-yabaal
  • Cabdirahman
  • Cali Gaaf
  • Dhagweyn
  • Faqay (Cumar Waceysle)
  • Haaruun Waceysle
  • Jibraa'iil Waceysle
  • Macallin dhiblaawe
  • Saleybaan

[edit] Prominent members of Waesli

• Daud Abdulle Hirsi, first commander-in-chief of the Somali National Army Forces
• Hussein Kulmiye Afrah, vice-president of Somalia in the era of Siad Barre