A Clan Demonstrates Military Strength in Beledweyne Against HirShabelle

Beledweyne (Caasimada Online) – 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.

These forces, armed with AK47 weapons, also included armed women among their ranks, who stated that they oppose the HirShabelle administration and support the efforts led by Ugaas Yuusuf Ugaas Xasan.

The clan's position was also clarified in a statement they issued, stating that Makane is not satisfied with the power-sharing in HirShabelle and the absence of other political and administrative positions that the clan claims it is entitled to.

The statement further added that the Makane clan has the right to independently determine its political future and to reassess its political relationship with HirShabelle, while being able to support any side that considers its grievances.

Cismaan Aadan Careys, a politician from the Makane clan, stated that there is no one representing their clan in HirShabelle, insisting that the people representing the clan should be chosen by them.

“The Makane clan is not ready to be represented by people who are just filling their own pockets; those representing us should be chosen by Makane, there is no one representing us in HirShabelle,” said Careys.

On the other hand, Cabdiwaajid Sheekh Nuuriyow (Camba Gooye), who recently resigned from his position as deputy chairman of social affairs in the Hiiraan region, stated that they stand with Ugaas Yuusuf Ugaas Xasan.

“Hiiraan and its cause, its unity and the togetherness of its people, our shared life, our shared birth they carry, our brothers in HirShabeelle have rejected, may God elevate what the people of Hiiraan kill us. The chief has called out that we are ready,” said Camba Gooye.

The Afar Makane clan has also stated that they are not satisfied with the current power-sharing arrangement in HirShabeelle, indicating that they seek justice, equality, and true representation.

This movement joins earlier protests in the Hiiraan region led by some of the clans residing in the area, who are clearly opposed to the process by which the leadership of HirShabeelle was elected, and this step further intensifies the political pressure against the administration.