Udejeen (Somali: Ujeejeen, Arabic: اجيجين) is a sub-clan of the Hawiye and a larger Samaale clan.[1] It is one of the major Somali clans and has produced many prominent historical Somali figures including the first president of Somalia and various mayors in Somalia.[2][3]
اجيجين | |
|---|---|
| Languages | |
| Somali | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Abgaal, Habargidir, Murusade and other Hawiye clans |
Distribution
The Udejeen primarily live in the region of Hiraan in Somalia,[4] where they live in the districts of Jawiil, Matabaan and Beledweyne. They also extend over the border into Mustahil and Ferfer. They also live in the Middle Shabelle region of Somalia.
Clan tree
- Hawiye
- Hiraab
- Mudulood
- Udejeen (Ciise)
- Abokor
- Adan Yacquub
- Ali Yacquub
- Reer Raage
- Yusuf Yacquub
- Xasan Yusuf (Reer Ugaas)
- Macalin Maxamuud
- Xersi Macalin
- Kheyre Macalin
- Siyaad Macalin
- Dudub Macalin
- Faatax Macalin
- Abaadir
- Maxamed Samatar
- Abokor
- Udejeen (Ciise)
- Mudulood
- Hiraab
Notable people
- Aden Adde, the first President of Somalia, 1960-1967.
- Mohamed Nur, mayor of Mogadishu from 2010-2014.
- Osman Mohammud Dufle, a Somali politician and a previous minister of health. He was nominated for a Nobel Prize for his efforts.
- Ahmed Shido, an Ethiopian politician.
- Mohamed Hussein Addow, presidential candidate and member of Parliament.
References
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