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'''Yusuf Ahmed Hagar''', also known as '''"Dabageed"''' or '''Daba-Ged''', is [[governor]] of the [[Hiran]] region of [[Somalia]]. He supports the Somali [[Transitional Federal Government]] (TFG), and was militarily supported by [[Ethiopia]] in the [[War in Somalia (2006–present)]].
| name = Yusuf Ahmed Hagar
| predecessor = [[Ali Abdullahi Hussein]]
| party = [[Independent politician|Independent]]
| office = [[Vice President]] of [[Hirshabelle]]
| term_start = 12 November 2020
| image = Yusuf Ahmed Hagar - 2021 (51576864557) (cropped).jpg
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| president = [[Ali Abdullahi Hussein]]
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'''Yusuf Ahmed Hagar (Dabageed)''' ({{langx|so|Yuusuf Axmed Xagar Dabageed}}) is a [[Somalis|Somali]] politician and current [[Vice president|Vice President]] of [[Hirshabelle State]]. He was [[governor]] of the [[Hiran, Somalia|Hiran]] region of [[Somalia]]. He supports the Somali [[Transitional Federal Government]] (TFG), and was militarily supported by [[Ethiopia]] in the [[War in Somalia (2006–2009)]].


===Flees Beledweyne===
==Flees Beledweyn==


{{main|Rise of the Islamic Courts Union (2006)}}
{{Main|Rise of the Islamic Courts Union (2006)}}


On [[August 13]], [[2006]], after resisting for a few days, regional governor [[Yusuf Ahmed Hagar]] (also known as Yusuf Mohamud Hagar and "Daba-Ged"<ref>{{cite news |title=Anti ICU lost key towns in Somalia |url=http://www.somalinet.com/news/world/Somalia/6127 |publisher=SomaliNet |date=[[December 25]], [[2006]] |accessdate=2006-12-25}}</ref>), was deposed by the [[Islamic Courts Union]] and fled to Ethiopia to regroup his forces.
On 13 August 2006, after resisting for a few days, regional governor [[Yusuf Ahmed Hagar]] (also known as Yusuf Mohamud Hagar and "Dabageed"<ref name="Anti ICU lost key towns in Somalia">{{cite news |title=Anti ICU lost key towns in Somalia |url=http://www.somalinet.com/news/world/Somalia/6127 |publisher=SomaliNet |date=December 25, 2006 |access-date=2006-12-25}}</ref>), was deposed by the [[Islamic Courts Union]] and fled to Ethiopia to regroup his forces.


===Advances with Ethiopians===
==Advances with Ethiopians==


On [[December 18]], Ethiopian troops were reported occupying Ballanballe in Galgadud province. On the same day another group of Ethiopian troops departed Hiran province, central Somali, accompanied by militias loyal to former defeated warlords [[Mohammed Dhere]] and Dabageed.<ref name=ETHIOPIAN-TROOPS-ENTER-BALLANBALLE>[http://www.shabelle.net/news/ne1887.htm Ethiopian troops enter Ballanballe as another number of Ethiopians leave Hiran] Shabelle Media Network</ref>
On December 18, Ethiopian troops were reported occupying Ballanballe in Galgadud province. On the same day another group of Ethiopian troops departed Hiran province, central Somali, accompanied by militias loyal to former defeated warlords [[Mohammed Dhere]] and Dabageed.<ref name="ETHIOPIAN-TROOPS-ENTER-BALLANBALLE">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927200611/http://www.shabelle.net/news/ne1887.htm Ethiopian troops enter Ballanballe as another number of Ethiopians leave Hiran]}} Shabelle Media Network</ref>


===Battle of Beledweyne===
==Battle of Beledweyne==


{{main|Battle of Beledweyne}}
{{Main|Battle of Beledweyne (2006)}}


Dabageed was returned to power after the success of the Ethiopian-backed invasion of Hiran province, culminating in the [[Battle of Beledweyne]], fought on [[December 24]] - [[December 25|25]], [[2006]].
Dabageed was returned to power after the success of the Ethiopian-backed invasion of Hiran province, culminating in the Battle of Beledweyne, fought on December 24–25, 2006.


After the battle, Yusuf Daba-Ged said, "We have taken control of Baladweyne and our forces are chasing the terrorists. We have killed more than 60 Islamists, wounded others and captured some as prisoners of war." Following their defeat in Baladweyne, leaders of the Islamic courts called on the Ethiopian troops to withdraw.<ref>{{cite news |title=Anti ICU lost key towns in Somalia |url=http://www.somalinet.com/news/world/Somalia/6127 |publisher=SomaliNet |date=[[December 25]], [[2006]] |accessdate=2006-12-25}}</ref>
After the battle, Yusuf Dabageed said, "We have taken control of Baladweyne and our forces are chasing the terrorists. We have killed more than 60 Islamists, wounded others and captured some as prisoners of war." Following their defeat in Baladweyne, leaders of the Islamic courts called on the Ethiopian troops to withdraw.<ref name="Anti ICU lost key towns in Somalia" />


Daba-Ged proclaimed the town of Bedelweyn was liberated and it was again legal to chew [[khat]].<ref name=SOMALIA-ETHIOPIAN-FORCES-CAPTURE-TOWN-FROM-ISLAMISTS>[http://www.garoweonline.com/stories/publish/article_6660.shtml Somalia: Ethiopian forces capture town from Islamists] Garowe Online</ref> A truck filled with khat arriving the next day, on [[December 26]], was met with a burst of cheers.<ref name=BOMBS-BRUSH-BACK-SOMALI-MILITIA>[http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/nation/16318428.htm Bombs brush back Somali militia] Daily News wire services</ref>
Dabageed proclaimed the town of Beledweyne was liberated and it was again legal to chew [[khat]].<ref name="SOMALIA-ETHIOPIAN-FORCES-CAPTURE-TOWN-FROM-ISLAMISTS">[http://www.garoweonline.com/stories/publish/article_6660.shtml Somalia: Ethiopian forces capture town from Islamists] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070112014745/http://www.garoweonline.com/stories/publish/article_6660.shtml |date=January 12, 2007 }} Garowe Online</ref> A truck filled with khat arriving the next day, on December 26, was met with a burst of cheers.<ref name=BOMBS-BRUSH-BACK-SOMALI-MILITIA>[http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/nation/16318428.htm Bombs brush back Somali militia] Daily News wire services</ref>


===Reprisals in Hiran===
==Reprisals in Hiran==


In an effort to head off additional bloodshed, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar "Dabageed," returning governor of Hiran, called for an end of three days of reprisals conducted by men loyal to him and the TFG. He urged an end to the hunting for former members of the Islamist militias offered assurances that those who were now mingled with the rest of the population would not be hurt or killed.<ref name=SOMALIS-IN-HIRAN-URGED-NOT-TO-HUNT-DOWN-ISLAMIST-FIGHTERS>[http://www.shabelle.net/news/ne1968.htm Somalis in Hiran urged not hunt down former Islamist fighters] Shabelle Media Network</ref>
In an effort to head off additional bloodshed, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar "Dabageed," returning governor of Hiran, called for an end of three days of reprisals conducted by men loyal to him and the TFG. He urged an end to the hunting for former members of the Islamist militias offered assurances that those who were now mingled with the rest of the population would not be hurt or killed.<ref name="SOMALIS-IN-HIRAN-URGED-NOT-TO-HUNT-DOWN-ISLAMIST-FIGHTERS">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20070930163752/http://www.shabelle.net/news/ne1968.htm Somalis in Hiran urged not hunt down former Islamist fighters]}} Shabelle Media Network</ref>


===Replaced by President Yusuf===
==Replaced by President Yusuf==


On [[January 1]], [[2007]], Somali President [[Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed]] declared a new administrator for Hiiran region, replacing Dabageed. [[Hussein Mohamud Moalim]] was named as new administrator, and [[Saleyman Ahmed Hilawle]] was nominated as assistant administrator.<ref name=SOMALI-PRESIDENT-NOMINATES-A-NEW-ADMINISTRATOR-FOR-HIRAN-REGION>[http://www.shabelle.net/news/ne1975.htm Somali president nominates a new administrator for Hiran region] Shabelle Media Network</ref>
On 1 January 2007, Somali President [[Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed]] declared a new administrator for Hiiran region, replacing Dabageed. [[Hussein Mohamud Moalim]] was named as new administrator, and [[Saleyman Ahmed Hilawle]] was nominated as assistant administrator.<ref name="SOMALI-PRESIDENT-NOMINATES-A-NEW-ADMINISTRATOR-FOR-HIRAN-REGION">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20070930165114/http://www.shabelle.net/news/ne1975.htm Somali president nominates a new administrator for Hiran region]}} Shabelle Media Network</ref>

== Vice President of Hirshabelle ==
On 11 November 2020, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar was elected the Vice President of Hirshabelle, garnering 87 votes. His competitor, [[Mohamed Mohamud Abdulle]], received only 12 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-12|title=Somalia’s Hirshabelle elects new president, vice president|url=https://www.somaliaffairs.com/news/somalias-hirshabelle-elects-new-president-vice-president/|access-date=2020-11-18|website=Somali Affairs|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-13|title=Somalia: Farmaajo, Opposition Welcome Election Results in Hirshabelle|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202011130094.html|access-date=2020-11-18|website=allAfrica.com|language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:07, 9 November 2024

Yusuf Ahmed Hagar
Vice President of Hirshabelle
Incumbent
Assumed office
12 November 2020
PresidentAli Abdullahi Hussein
Preceded byAli Abdullahi Hussein
Personal details
Political partyIndependent

Yusuf Ahmed Hagar (Dabageed) (Somali: Yuusuf Axmed Xagar Dabageed) is a Somali politician and current Vice President of Hirshabelle State. He was governor of the Hiran region of Somalia. He supports the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG), and was militarily supported by Ethiopia in the War in Somalia (2006–2009).

Flees Beledweyn

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Main article: Rise of the Islamic Courts Union (2006)

On 13 August 2006, after resisting for a few days, regional governor Yusuf Ahmed Hagar (also known as Yusuf Mohamud Hagar and "Dabageed"[1]), was deposed by the Islamic Courts Union and fled to Ethiopia to regroup his forces.

Advances with Ethiopians

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On December 18, Ethiopian troops were reported occupying Ballanballe in Galgadud province. On the same day another group of Ethiopian troops departed Hiran province, central Somali, accompanied by militias loyal to former defeated warlords Mohammed Dhere and Dabageed.[2]

Battle of Beledweyne

[edit]
Main article: Battle of Beledweyne (2006)

Dabageed was returned to power after the success of the Ethiopian-backed invasion of Hiran province, culminating in the Battle of Beledweyne, fought on December 24–25, 2006.

After the battle, Yusuf Dabageed said, "We have taken control of Baladweyne and our forces are chasing the terrorists. We have killed more than 60 Islamists, wounded others and captured some as prisoners of war." Following their defeat in Baladweyne, leaders of the Islamic courts called on the Ethiopian troops to withdraw.[1]

Dabageed proclaimed the town of Beledweyne was liberated and it was again legal to chew khat.[3] A truck filled with khat arriving the next day, on December 26, was met with a burst of cheers.[4]

Reprisals in Hiran

[edit]

In an effort to head off additional bloodshed, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar "Dabageed," returning governor of Hiran, called for an end of three days of reprisals conducted by men loyal to him and the TFG. He urged an end to the hunting for former members of the Islamist militias offered assurances that those who were now mingled with the rest of the population would not be hurt or killed.[5]

Replaced by President Yusuf

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On 1 January 2007, Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed declared a new administrator for Hiiran region, replacing Dabageed. Hussein Mohamud Moalim was named as new administrator, and Saleyman Ahmed Hilawle was nominated as assistant administrator.[6]

Vice President of Hirshabelle

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On 11 November 2020, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar was elected the Vice President of Hirshabelle, garnering 87 votes. His competitor, Mohamed Mohamud Abdulle, received only 12 votes.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Anti ICU lost key towns in Somalia". SomaliNet. December 25, 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-25.
  2. ^ Ethiopian troops enter Ballanballe as another number of Ethiopians leave Hiran[usurped] Shabelle Media Network
  3. ^ Somalia: Ethiopian forces capture town from Islamists Archived January 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Garowe Online
  4. ^ Bombs brush back Somali militia Daily News wire services
  5. ^ Somalis in Hiran urged not hunt down former Islamist fighters[usurped] Shabelle Media Network
  6. ^ Somali president nominates a new administrator for Hiran region[usurped] Shabelle Media Network
  7. ^ "Somalia's Hirshabelle elects new president, vice president". Somali Affairs. 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  8. ^ "Somalia: Farmaajo, Opposition Welcome Election Results in Hirshabelle". allAfrica.com. 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
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