Main article: Somali clan

Hawiye
Total population
14,000,000 (est. )
Regions with significant populations
Somalia  Ethiopia  Kenya
Languages
Somali
Religions
Islam (Sunni)
Related ethnic groups
Isaaq, Dir clan, other Somali clans groups. Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south Somali ( Af Soomaali, الصوماليه is a member of the East Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family spoken by ethnic Somalis For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. See also Somali clan The Isaaq (also Isaq, Ishaak) ( Reer Sheikh Isaxaaq, اسحاق is one of the main Somali clans The The Dir ( Diir, دير is a Somali clan whose members live mostly in northern southern and central Somalia, as well as Djibouti and

Hawiye is a Somali clan whose members live in central and southern Somalia, in larger numbers in Kenya and Ethiopia, and in smaller numbers in other countries. Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page Like many Somalis, Hawiye members trace their ancestry to Irir Samaale. Irir Samaale (var Irir Samali) is the oldest common ancestor to several Somali clans and their respective subclans Dir The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Human Rights Watch indicate that Hawiye is the largest Somali clan. near as long as it used to be several months ago It has been actively summarized and split into sub-articles and there is a dynamic talk page discussion of all Human Rights Watch is a United States -based international Non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on Human rights. ^[1][2] Other sources, including the Canadian Report of the Somalia Commission of Inquiry, indicate that the Darod is the largest Somali clan. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page See also Somali clan The Darod ( Darood or Daarood, بني داوود is a Somali clan. ^[3][4] As of 2007, Hawiye is the dominant clan in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Mogadishu ( Somali: Muqdisho, popularly Xamar, Hamar; مقديشو Maqadīshū ^[5]

History

The first reference to the Hawiye dates to the 13th century writings of the Arab geographer, Ibn Sa'id, who describes Merca as the "capital of Hawiye country". The araB gene Promoter is a bacterial promoter activated by e L-arabinose binding Merca ( Somali Marka) is a port city in southern Somalia on the Indian Ocean. The 12th century cartographer Muhammad al-Idrisi may have referred to the Hawiye as well, as he called Merca the region of the "Hadiye", which Herbert S. Abu Abd Allah Muhammad al-Idrisi al-Qurtubi al-Hasani al-Sabti or simply El Idrisi ( Arabic أبو عبد الله محمد الإدريسي Latin: Lewis believes is a scribal error for "Hawiye", as do Guilliani, Schleicher, and Cerulli. Enrico Cerulli ( February 15 1898 - September 19 1988) was an Italian scholar of Ethiopian studies ^[6]

Al Jazeera News reported on 13 April 2007 that senior Hawiye leaders declared war on the Ethiopian Army, which is positioned inside Somalia, and called upon their fellow Somalis to join them. For the English-language channel see Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera (الجزيرة al-jazīrah,, meaning "The Island" Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[7]

Hawiye sub-clans

Subclans of the Hawiye include:^[8]

• Abgaal
• Ajuran
• Baada cade Afgaab
• Duduble
• Fiqishini
• Garre
• Gidir Karanle
• Gorgaarte
• Gugudhabe
• Habar Gidir
• Hawadle
• Hiilebi
• Hintire
• Hobay
• Iilawaay
• Kaariye Karanle
• Karanle
• Mariixaan Gorgaarte
• Masare
• Maxamad Gorgaarte
• Mayle Gorgaarte
• Moobleen
• Murusade
• Raaranle
• Reer Cabdiraxmaan
• Reer Gasar
• Reer Gedow
• Reer Isse or (Garjante)
• Sheekhaal
• Silcis
• Sixawle Karanle
• Udeejeen
• Wacdaan
• Wacweytan
• Wadalaan
• Xaskul

Notable Hawiye people

Literature

• Abdi Bashiir Indhobuur, poet and composer who wrote many famous patriotic songs

Hawiye warlords

• Musa Sudi Yalahow, Somali warlord who served as Trade Minister in the Transitional Government of Ali Mohammed Ghedi
• Omar Muhamoud Finnish, leader of a splinter movement of the United Somali Congress/Somali Salvation Alliance
• Mohamed Omar Habeb Dhere, Somali warlord, governor and mayor of Banadir and Mogadishu
• Osman Ali Atto, Hawiye:Habar Gedir:Sacad; SNA; appointed Minister of Public Works and Housing; resigned on July 27, 2006 with the victory of the Islamic Courts Union in the Second Battle of Mogadishu. See also Somali clan Abgaal are a Somali clan and are part of the Hawiye. See also Somali clan The Ajuran (also Ajuuraan or Ujuuraan) is a Somali clan. Duduble is a Somali clan that is member of the Hiraab clan part of the larger Hawiye that inhabit the Galguduud, Banaadir and The Fiqishini are a Somali clan that belong to the larger Hawiye clan See also Somali clan The Garre are a Somali Pastoralist clan that live in Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Gorgaarte or Gorgaarte Hawiye is one of the most important tribe major branches Hawiye contains the largest tribes in control of Mogadishu. Gugudhabe ( Gugundhabe) is a Somali clan, part of the larger Hawiye clan See also Somali clan The Habar Gedir ( Habargidir) is a Somali clan, part of the larger Hawiye group See also Somali people The Hawadle ( Xawaadle) is a subclan of the larger Somali Hawiye clan Hiilebi Darandoole Mudulood is a Somali clan that is member of the Hawiye and inhabit the Shabeellaha Hoose and Shabeellaha Dhexe regions of The Hintire are a subclan of the Hawiye, a Somali clan found in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and other African countries Iilawaay Cismaan Darandoole Mudulod is a Somali clan that is member of the Hawiye and inhabits the Shabeellaha Hoose and Shabeellaha Dhexe regions Karanle (SomaliKaranle is a Somali clan, part of the larger Hawiye clan Moobleen or Moobleen Cisman is Somali sub- Clan that is part of the Mudulood Clan -subclan of the Hawiye clan See also Somali clan The Murusade clan (alternative called Heradid) is a subclan of the larger Hawiye clan and are one of the four largest sub-clans Raaranle is Somali clan one of the six sons of Hawiye. The clan lives in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Reer Gedow is Somali clan they are contain a large number of Hawiya they live in Shubo and Gumaare in Gode today part of Ethiopia. See also Somali clan Sheikhal (var Sheikhaal, Sheekhaal, Sheikal, Shikal, Arabic: شيخال or See also Somali clan Silcis (also known as Silcis Gorgaarte or Silcis Gorgaarte Hawiye) is a Somali clan family that belongs to the Udeejeen or Udeejeen ciise is a Somali Clan that is member of the Mudulood Clan-Subclan of the Hawiye, that inhabits Mogadishu, Hiiraan See also Somali clan Wacdaan or Wacdaan Cismaan is a Somali Clan that is member of the Mudulood Clan -Subclan of Hawiye,- that inhabits Wadalaan or Wadalaan Gorgaarte Hawiye is a Somali Clan that is member of the Hawiye, that inhabits Lower Shabelle region of Somalia Xaskul is Somali clan one of the six sons of Hawiye they live in Hiiraan region in Somalia and the Somali Region of Ethiopia Abdi Bashiir Indhobuur was a well known Somali poet and songwriter Muse Sudi Yalahow ( Muuse Suudi Yalaxoow) is a Somali warlord who served as Trade Minister in the Transitional Government of Ali Mohammed Ghedi Omar Muhamoud Finnish ( Cumar Maxamuud Finish) was a Mogadishu -based warlord Mohamed Omar Habeb ( Maxamed Cumar Xabeeb Dheere) is a Somali Warlord based out of the city of Jowhar. Osman Hassan Ali Atto ( Cismaan Xasan Cali Caato) is a Somali warlord affiliated with the Somali National Alliance.
• Yusuf Mohammed Siad Inda'ade was an Islamist member of the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) in Somalia, and serves as the ICU's head of security affairs. Yusuf Mohammed Siad Inda'ade ( Yuusuf Maxamed Siyaad (Indhacadde) was an Islamist member of the Islamic Courts Union (ICU in Somalia, and serves
• Hussein Mohamed Farrah, Somali warlord Former President of Somalia; leader of SNA and SRRC; Deputy Prime Minister; former Interior Minister; moved to Minister of Public Works and Housing in February 2007
• Abdi Hasan Awale Qeybdiid, a Somali militia leader, or warlord, affiliated with the Somali National Alliance and a member of the Habar Gedir clan

Military

• General Daud Abdulle Hirsi, the first Somali with the rank of general in the first Somali Army

Political

• Nur Hassan Hussein Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government. Hussein Mohamed Farrah ( Xuseen Maxamed Faarax و حسين محمد فرح born August 16, 1962 in Beledweyne, Somalia) is the son Abdi Hasan Awale or Abdi Qeybdiid ( Cabdi Xasan Cawaale (Qeybdiid) born in 1948 is a Somali militia leader or Warlord, affiliated with the General Daud Abdulle Hirsi ( Somali Jeneraal Daa'uud Cabdulle Xirsi) (1924-1965 was the first Somali military leader with an academic background Nur Hassan Hussein ( Nuur Xasan Xuseen, نور حسن حسين also known as Nur Adde, has been the Prime Minister of Somalia since November 2007
• Abdullahi Issa, Prime minister of Somalia 1949–1960, chairman of the Somali Youth League political party. Abdullahi Issa Mohamud ( Cabdullahi Ciise Maxamuud, عبد الله عيسى محمد (1922-1988 was the first Prime Minister of Somalia.
• Aden Abdullah Osman Daar, the first president of Somalia 1960–1967
• Haji Farah Ali Omar, the first Somali finance minister (1960–1969) and the inventor of the Somali five shilling
• Ali Shido Abdi, one the earliest members of SYL and former vice chairman. Aden Abdulle Osman Daar ( Aaden Cabdulle Cismaan Daar (Aaden Cadde, عدن عبد الله عثمان دار (1908 &ndash June 8, 2007) was a Haji Farah Ali Omar ( Somali Xaaji Faarax Cali Cumar) was born in the city of Obbia in the Mudug region of Somalia in 1907 Ali Shido Omar (Cali Shido Cabdi was a senior Somali politician and elder
• Bonaya Godana,Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kenya, 1998 - 2001. Bonaya Adhi Godana ( September 2 1952 in Dukana, Kenya &ndash April 10 2006 in Marsabit, Kenya) was
• Abdullahi Ahmed Addou, ambassador to the United States (1970-1980), finance minister (1980-1984)
• Ali Mahdi Muhammad, interim president of Somalia
• Mohamed Farrah Aidid, chairman of United Somali Congress and the Somali National Alliance
• Mohamed Afrah Qanyare, Member of Parliament, current chairperson of the United Somali Congress, came third at the Somali presidential elections in Kenya in October 2004
• Abdiqasim Salad Hassan, former president, 2000-2004
• Ali Mohammed Ghedi, Prime Minister of Somalia since 2004
• Sharif Ahmed, leader of Islamic Courts of Somalia
• Ibrahim Hassan Addou, foreign minister for the Islamic Courts of Somalia

Traditional rule

• Olol Diinle, Sultan of Ajuran

Political factions and organizations

• United Somali Congress (USC) Formed in 1989, it played a key role in the ouster of the government of Siad Barre
• Somali National Alliance (SNA) formed by Mohamed Farrah Aidid
• Somali Salvation Army, the Ali Mahdi Muhammad branch of the United Somali Congress
• Juba Valley Alliance (JVA), primary opponent of the Somali Patriotic Movement
• Islamic Courts Union (ICU), a rival administration to the Transitional Federal Government. Abdullahi Ahmed Addou ( Somali Cabdilaahi Axmed Caddoow) is a senior Somali politician and diplomat See also Somali Civil War, United Somali Congress Ali Mahdi Muhammad ( Cali Mahdi Maxamed, علي مهدي محمد (born 1938 was president of General Mohamed Farrah Aidid (محمد فرح عيديدمحمد فرح عيديد December 15 1934 – August 2 1996 was a controversial Somali leader often described Mohamed Afrah Qanyare ( Maxamed Qanyare Afrax) (born c 1941 is an ex Somali warlord who was based to the south of Mogadishu Dayniile neighborhoods Abdiqasim Salad Hassan ( Cabdiqaasim Salaad Xasan, عبدي قاسم صلاد حسن born in 1941 is a prominent Somali politician Ali Mohamed Gedi or Mohammed Ali Ghedi ( Cali Maxamed Geedi, علي محمد جيدي (born 1951 was the Prime Minister of the Transitional Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed ( Sheekh Shariif Sheekh Axmed; الشيخ شريف شيخ أحمد; born July 25, 1964) is the Commander in Professor Ibrahim Hassan Addou ( Somali Ibraahin Xasan Caddoow) (M Sultan Olol Diinle ( Suldaan Olo Diinle) was the last Sultan who ruled at Kelafo as Sultan the Ajuran (or Ajuuraan Somali clan lineage to rule an independent kingdom The United Somali Congress (USC is one of the major political and paramilitary organizations of Somalia. Mohamed Siad Barre (Maxamed Siyaad Barre محمّد سياد بري) (b The Somali National Alliance ( SNA) was a political alliance formed in June 1992 with Mohamed Farrah Aidid as its head See also Somali Civil War, United Somali Congress Ali Mahdi Muhammad ( Cali Mahdi Maxamed, علي مهدي محمد (born 1938 was president of The Juba Valley Alliance (JVA (Somali Isbahaysiga Dooxada Jubba) is a political faction of the Somali Civil War. The Islamic Courts Union ( ICU, Somali: Midowga Maxkamadaha Islaamiga Arabic: اتحاد المحاكم الإسلامية Ittihād al-mahākim
• Hizbul Shabaab, the Youth Movement wing of the ICU before ceding the organisation to Aden Hashi Farah "Eyrow". Al-Shabaab (Arabic "The Youth") also known as As-Shabaab, Hizbul Shabaab (Arabic "The Party of Youth") and Aden Hashi Farah "Eyrow" ( Aaden Xaashi Faarax Ceyroow - 1 May, 2008) was a leader of the Hizbul Shabaab, the armed wing of the Somali
• Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism, (ARPCT) a Somali alliance created by various warlords and businesspeople
• The Democratic Union Party (DUP), has supporters in the area of Negele Boran in the Borena Zone, with the majority of the Hawiye/Degodia clan heading the party

Notes

1. ^ Central Intelligence Agency (2002). The Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism ( ARPCT) ( Isbaheysiga Ladagaalanka Argagaxisadda) was a Somali alliance created by various Negele Boran (or Neghelle) is a Borena (or Borana) is one of the 12 zones of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Degodia ( Dagoodiye) is Somali subclan and branch of Gugudhabe, which in turn is part of larger Hawiye clan Ethnic Groups. Somalia Summary Map. Retrieved on February 15, 2006. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
2. ^ Human Rights Watch (1990). Somalia: Human Rights Developments. Human Rights Watch World Report 1990. Retrieved on November 21, 2005. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
3. ^ The Situation in Somalia. Report of the Somali Commission of Inquiry, Vol. 1. Retrieved on November 21, 2005. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
4. ^ Somalia Assesment 2001, Annex B: Somali Clan Structure, Country Information and Policy Unit, Home Office, Great Britain
5. ^ "'Truce' after Somali gun battle", BBC News, 2007-03-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Retrieved on 2007-04-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople  
6. ^ Herbert S. Lewis, "The Origins of the Galla and Somali", in The Journal of African History. Cambridge University Press, 1966, pp 27–30.
7. ^ "Somali clan 'at war' with Ethiopia"
8. ^ World Bank (January 2005). Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics (PDF). Appendix 2: Lineage Charts 56-57. Retrieved on June 15, 2006. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.