Hassan Ali Abokor (Somali: Xasan Cali Abokor) was first chief of staff of the Somaliland Armed Forces. As of 2024, he is the only national military commander who is not Habr Awal branch.[1]
Hassan Ali Abokor | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the General Staff of Somaliland | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Preceded by | New title |
| Succeeded by | Osman Awad Hashi |
Biography
editHassan Ali Abokor is from the Habr Je'lo branch of the Isaaq clan.[2]
On May 27 1988, he was one of the Somali National Movement (SNM) commanders, along with Mohamed Kahin Ahmed and Axmed Mirre, when the SNM captured Burco.[3] Later, Adan Salebaan (Ma-Gube) became army commander and Hassan Ali Abokor became deputy commander.[4]
First commander of the Somaliland Army
editIn 1993, Hassan Ali Abokor was appointed by the President of Somaliland as the first commander of the Somaliland Armed Forces.[5][6]
In 1994, he created the formal Somaliland National Army with General Abdisamad Gamgam under Army Chief of Staff Muse Bihi Abdi.[7]
In 1996 he was replaced as commander by Osman Awad Hashi (Osman Dacas).[5]
Thereafter
editIn November 2006, Hassan Ali Abokor expressed his condolences on the passing of Hassan Yonis Habane.[8]
In November 2010, he was reported as a leading candidate for Director of National Intelligence,[9] but was ultimately replaced by Maxamed Nuur Xirsi.[10]
In February 2016, at the celebration of the 22nd anniversary of the creation of the National Armed Forces, he was named by the President of Somaliland as one of the first seven people to have contributed to the National Armed Forces.[11]
In February 2017, at a ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the creation of the national army, the president of Somaliland praised him by name.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Caare & Ciidanka Qaranka" [Aare & National Army]. Odweyne news.com. 2018-12-01. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Taariikhda Beesha Habar Jeclo oo ah Beesha ugu balaadhan Somali gaar ahaan Beelaha dega Somaliland" [History of the Habar Jeclo community, which is the largest Somali community, especially the communities living in Somaliland]. Odweyne news.com. 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Xusuusta 27 Guurraddii Gudo-galkii SNM Ee Burco iyo Meerisyada Taariikhda Galay" [The memory of the 27th anniversary of SNM's entry into Burco and the Meris]. Wargeyska Dawan. 2015-05-28. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Xusuustii Xildhiban Mubarik Yusuf Bidhi Iyo 27 May Burco Sanadguuradii 26aad" [The memory of Mubarik Yusuf Bidhi and 27 May Burco's 26th anniversary]. Afka Shacabka. 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b "Taliyihii guud iyo taliyihii qaybta 31aad oo xilka laga qaaday" [The commander-in-chief and the commander of the 31st division were dismissed]. Haatuf News. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Somaliland: Armed Forces Commemorate 23rd Anniversary". Somaliland Sun. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Waa Kuma General Cabdisamad Xaaji Cabdillaahi Diiriye Warsame (Gamgam)" [Who is General Abdisamad Haji Abdullahi Diiriye Warsame (Gamgam)]. Hadhwanaagmedia.com. 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "TACSI". Haatuf News. 2006-11-29. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Madaxa Sirdoonka Qaranka Oo MaantaLa Magacaabi Doono Iyo Xubnaha Safka Hore Ku Jira" [The Chief of National Intelligence To Be Appointed Today And Members Of The Front Row]. Haatuf News. 2010-11-14. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Taliyaha Cusub Ee Sirdoonka Qaranka Madaxweyne Siillaanyo Magacaabay Oo Xilkii Si Rasmi Ah Ula Wareegay" [The new Chief of National Intelligence appointed by President Silanyo and officially handed over the position]. Haatuf News. 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland Oo Munaasibadda Aasaaska 22-guurada Ciidanka Qaranka Kaga Qaybgalay Oog" [The President of Somaliland attended the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the National Army Oog]. Araweelo News Network. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Khudbada Madaxweynaha ee munaasibadda Xuska Sanaag Guurada 23aad, ee Aasaaska Ciidanka Qaranka Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland" [The President's speech at the 23rd anniversary of the founding of the National Army of the Republic of Somaliland.]. Togaherer.com. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2024-05-12.