Quljeed

Quljeed is a town in the western Awdal region of Somaliland.[1] It is notable for being the birthplace of Dahir Riyale Kahin, the 3rd President of Somaliland.

Quljeed
Town
Quljeed
Location in Somaliland
Coordinates: 10°05′27.6″N 43°00′32.9″E
Country Somaliland
RegionAwdal
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Overview

Quljeed is situated about 30 km to the northwest of Borama.[2]

Demographics

The town is inhabited by the Reer Dudub branch of the Jibriil Yoonis, a subclan of the Gadabuursi Dir clan.[3]

See also

Notes
  1. RELIEFWEB "Famine fears as drought grips east africa.
  2. (in Italian) Ciabarri, Dopo Lo Stato Storia e Antropologia Della ricomposizione Sociale Nella Somalia Settentrionale, (FrancoAngeli), p. 65.
  3. Hayward, R. J.; Lewis, I. M. (2005-08-17). Voice and Power. Routledge. ISBN 9781135751753.

References


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