Makane clan joins growing opposition to Hirshabelle administration in Hiiraan region
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Armed Macawisley militia fighters from the Afar Makane clan staged a show of force in Beledweyne on Saturday, declaring their opposition to the Hirshabelle administration and pledging support for Hawadle traditional leader Ugaas Yusuf Ugaas Hassan.
Reported by Hiiraan Online ↗Latest reporting
A new wave opposing the HirShabelle administration has emerged in the Hiiraan region after the Afar Makane clan showcased armed forces in the city of Beledweyne, consisting of members of the Macawisley.
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The Makane clan has joined the opposition to the Hirshabelle administration.
Attributed to: Hiiraan Online
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Hiiraan Online
The Makane clan has joined the opposition to the Hirshabelle administration.
Attributed to: Hiiraan Online
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The Makane clan declared their opposition to the Hirshabelle administration.
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Hiiraan Online
Armed Macawisley militia fighters from the Afar Makane clan staged a show of force in Beledweyne.
Event date: 2026-11-15
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Hiiraan Online
The Makane clan pledged support for Hawadle traditional leader Ugaas Yusuf Ugaas Hassan.
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Caasimada Online
The Afar Makane community has presented armed forces in Beledweyne.
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Caasimada Online
The armed forces include armed women.
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Caasimada Online
Cismaan Aadan Careys stated that no one represents their community in HirShabelle.
Attributed to: Cismaan Aadan Careys
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Caasimada Online
Abdiwaajid Sheikh Nuriow stated they support Ugaas Yusuf Ugaas Hassan.
Attributed to: Cabdiwaajid Sheekh Nuuriyow
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Most recent report · 15 November 2026 08:30 UTC
A Clan Demonstrates Military Strength in Beledweyne Against HirShabelle
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Most recent report · 15 November 2026 07:35 UTC
Makane clan joins growing opposition to Hirshabelle administration in Hiiraan region
Armed Macawisley militia fighters from the Afar Makane clan staged a show of force in Beledweyne.
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15 November 2026 · 07:35–08:30 UTC
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A Clan Demonstrates Military Strength in Beledweyne Against HirShabelle
A new wave opposing the HirShabelle administration has emerged in the Hiiraan region after the Afar Makane clan showcased armed forces in the city…
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Makane clan joins growing opposition to Hirshabelle administration in Hiiraan region
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- English + Soomaali
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