Draft:Aamir Mahamed (clan)

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Aamir Mahamed
Caamir Maxamed
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Aamir Mahamed (Somali: Caamir Maaxamed) is a prominent Somali sub-clan, recognized as one of the largest within the Osman Mahamoud genealogy of Majeerteen. Renowned for its rich history and entrepreneurial ventures within Somalia, the sub-clan has been actively involved in various businesses, including companies. It also maintains historical ties to influential sultanates such as the Majeerteen Sultanate and the Hobyo Sultanate.[1]

Aamir mahamed's history is not limited to that of the early comings of Somalia but are still one of the major producers of prominent figures in Somalia today. the sub-clan produced it the first person to announce the establishment of the Puntland regional government. Commander of the Somali Police Force founders of the Somali Salvation Democratic Front[2]

The sub-clan also had some of the most successful personalities in Somalia. Aamir mahamed produced the first Somali to bring electricity to Somalia and studied hydrology and electricity abroad,[3][4] parliamentarians, the founder of the Africa Development Center and many others.[5]

Overview[edit]

The Boqor (The kingdom Family), or clan-head of the larger branch Osman Mahamoud. Aamir Mahamed serves as the nominal leader of the Osman Mahamoud clan.[6] Some of the most notable members of the Aamir mahamed are the Majeerteen Sultanate which was based in Baargaal, It was a historical and prominent sultanate in Somalia during its golden age in the mid-19th to early 20th century. Boqor Aamir mahamed was one of the three prominent rulers of present-day Somalia at the turn of the 20th century.

The leader of the Sultanate of Hobyo military Hirsi Gusha who ruled Mudug today and Mohamed Awale, who was the first governor of the city of Qardho.[7]

Demographics[edit]

A broad clan map of Puntland depicting where the largest sub-clans settle. Caamir Maxamed, being one of the largest, cover majority of Bari and Karkaar regions.

Territory[edit]

The Aamir Mahamed sub-clan today primarily live in the Bari and Karkaar regions,[8] making up the majority across the two regions  With Bari being the largest region in all of Somalia, the sub clan covers a lot of ground. They can also be found living in the Mudug and Nugaal regions in Puntland as well. Bosaso and Qardho are two cities that are heavily populated by Amir Mahamed.

Qardho, one of the most ancient and history-rich cities in Somalia, is the head city for Aamir Mahamed as they make an overwhelming majority in the Karkaar capital. In the early modern period, Qardho was a part of the Majeerteen Sultanate (Migiurtinia), centered in Aluula. It was later incorporated into Italian Somaliland during the early 20th century.

Aamir Mahamed are majority in Qardho . Qardho was originally inhabited by Issa Mohamud's clan of Mahmoud Saleban, Amir Mohamed's community fought a war in the middle of the 13th and 14th centuries, and then the city was conquered by sub-clan Aamir Mahamed.

Certain sub-clans of Aamir Mahamed, majority being rer-idiris, rer omar rer Sharmake, are also populous in Kismayo and the rural villages in southern Somalia. However, you can find any Aamir Mahamed in Kismayo.

A large population of the clan can also be found settled in Oman, Yemen, and other Khaleeji countries[9]

Clan tree[edit]

There is no clear agreement on the clan and sub-clan structures and many smaller lineages are omitted

Aamir Mahamed Yusuf (Baha-Dubays)

  • Idris Aamir
  • Omar Aamir
  • Ahmed Aamir
  • Sharmake Aamir

Prominent figures[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Was the Battle for Galkayo a Clan Dispute or a Victory for Puntland Over Al-Shabaab?". Refworld. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  2. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Was the Battle for Galkayo a Clan Dispute or a Victory for Puntland Over Al-Shabaab?". Refworld. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  3. ^ Bongartz, Maria (1991). The Civil War in Somalia: Its Genesis and Dynamics. Nordiska Afrikainstitutet.
  4. ^ Craig, Dylan (2019-06-26). Sovereignty, War, and the Global State. Springer. ISBN 978-3-030-19886-2.
  5. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld| Report on political, security and human rights developments in southern and central Somalia, including South West State of Somalia, and Puntland State of Somalia: Joint British – Danish fact-finding mission to Nairobi (Kenya) and Baidoa and Belet Weyne (Somalia) (20 May to 1 June 2002)". Refworld. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  6. ^ Gundel, Joakim (November 2006), The predicament of the 'Oday': The role of traditional structures in security, rights, law and development in Somalia (DOC), Somali counterpart, illustrator: Ahmed A. Omar "Dharbaxo", Danish Refugee Council and Oxfam Novib, p. 15
  7. ^ Nations, League of (1934). Treaty Series; Publication of Treaties and International Engagements Registered with the Secretariat of the League.
  8. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Somalia: Information on conflict within the Majerteen subclans (Osman Mahmud, Isa Mahmud and Omar Mahmud) in Bari, Mudug and Nugal provinces, and the effect on a viable internal flight alternative". Refworld. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  9. ^ "Somali refugees in Yemen struggle in harsh conditions". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
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