POLITICAL-PARTIES, TRIBAL UNREST

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• Publication Date: March 18, 1953
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SECURITY INFORMATION
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT NO.
INFORMATION FROM
FOREIGN DOCUMENTS OR RADIO BROADCASTS CD NO.
COUNTRY Somalia
SUBJECT Political -- Parties, tribal unrest
HOW
PUBLISHED Daily newspapers
WHERE
PUBLISHED Somalia
DATE
PUBLISHED 21 Oct 1952 - 8 Jan 1953
LANGUAGE Italian
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DATE OF
INFORMATION 1952 - 1953
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SUPPLEMENT TO
REPORT NO.
THIS IS UNEVALUATED INFORMATION
FORM NEW POLITICAL PARTY IN MOGADISCIO ?-- Mogadiscio, I1 Corriere della Somalia,
15 Nov 52
The Comitato per 11 Progresso Somalo (Committee for Somali Progress) was
organized on 22 April 1949 among the Abgal tribes in Mogadiscio. Its purpose
was to protect the political, social, and cultural interests of the Abgal
tribes, both individually and collectively, and to promote peaceful reldtions
among them and with other tribal units, in the interest of progress. The com-
mittee was highly successful in its undertakings.
On 10 November 1952, however, the committee decided to become a political
party so as to keep pace with the changing political scene in Somalia. The
party's program transcends the interests of the Abgal tribes alone, since any-
one may join, provided he was born in Somalia, is a citizen, and has no crimi-
nal record.
UAS WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OPENS SECTION AT EL BUR -,.. Mogadiscio, 11 Corriere della
Somalia, 8 Nov 52
On 5 November 1952, the women's auxiliary of the UAS (Unione Africans
della Somalia, Union of Africans in Somalia) opened a section at El Bur. Fat.-
uma Hassan, secretary of the auxiliary, officiated.
UGB GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING IN MOGADISCIO Mogadiscio, 11 Corriere della
Somalia, 21 Oct 52
The UGB (Unione Giovani Benadir, Union of Benadir Youth) recently held a
general meeting in Mogadiscio- Over 2,000 members attended, including many
notables. Speeches were delivered in Arabic and Italian by the president,
the vice-president, the deputy secretary of the UGB, and by Territorial Coun-
cilor Islao Omar All, all reaffirming the party's desire to collaborate
closely with the Italian Trusteeship Administration.
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HDM SECTION ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE --? Mogadiscio, .Ti. Corriere dells
Somalia, 11 Nov 52
On 20. October 1952, the HDM (Hizbia Dighil Mirifle) section in Haduman
elected a new executive committee, composed of the following. members: All
Furus,,secretary; Aden Abdi Nur, deputy secretary; Ibrahim Issak, treasurer;
Awes Musse; Sheik Hagi Ali; Dureu Ibrahim; Osman Aden; Deio Alio; Abdurabman
Abdi; Hagi Barcash; Allo Aden; Hussein Nabarucki; and Hagi Abdo.
UNAUTHORIZED LOS DEMONSTRATION AGAIN LEADS TO RIOT -?? Asmara, Ii Giornale
dell' Eritrea, 22 Nov 52
With the memory of the Chisimaio incident stIll fresh
the IOS(Lega Giovani Somali, Somali Youth League) held another unaulno
demonstration a few days ago, with serious consequences. This time, the in.
cident occurred in die populous town of Genale..
The demonstrators, some 600 in number, were inciting the townspeople
against the jailing of two LOS members who had been found guilty of organiz.-
ing unauthorized public demonstrations The authorities might have permitted
the new demonstration to pass quietly if it had not offended the sensitivity
of other political. rarties. Thus, a local police inspector, anxious to avoid
a conflict, telephoner the Resident to have the demonstrators dispersed.
The Inspector later sent his men to dissuade the agitators from giving
way to violence and to urge them to disperse- In reply, the agitators jeered,
cursed, and threatened the police and even threw stones at them.. The towns-
people became alarmed. Thereupon, the inspector followed regulations and fired
a machine gun into the air and then on the ground The ricocheting bullets
wounded seven demonstrators, three of whom had to be hospitalized.
Captain Zicardi, who took part in police action after the Chisimaio inci??
dent, was reported on the way to Genale to open an inquiry and arrest the in-
stigatorsof the demonstration. Meanwhile, the persons already arrested will
be tried.
CULTURAL AND SOCIAL INSTITUTE TO EXPAND LECTURE SERIES ?-- Mogadiscio, 11 Cor-
riere dells Somalia, 8 Jan 53
The Istituto Culturale Socials (Cultural. and Social Institute) met on 4 De-
cember
1952.
Dr Giovanni Repetto, a first lieutenant in the Army Medical Corps,
gave a
talk
on tuberculosis, the first of a series of lectures on diseases af-
fecting
the
community.
On
18 December, Luigi Bassi, a farm-?land surveyor, spoke. on diseases af-
fecting
local vegetation. Dr Oscar de Leone, regional commissioner and presi-
dent of
the institute, announced that toe talks would be more num J-Ous in 1953,
particularly those on health problems.
UAS CHOOSES EXECUTIVE COMMTTI'EE FOR 19 Mogadiccio, F. C,:rr iere deii.i Soa?-
alia, 8 Jan 53
On !i January 1953, the UAS held a general meeting in Br-let Uen to select
a new executive committee- The following are the new committee members and
their tribal. origins. Islao Abdi. Ibrahim Abdio (of Genale Ugaz), political
secretary; Ahmed Guled Maradde (of Macanne), aaain,strative secretary; Kag,
All ttr,raama Oul (of Averghedir Saad), treasurer; nnnlr Mohamed (of Galgial
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Bese); Abdullab Mohamed Gelle (of legele Shalashamme); Ghedd Sugo (of Macanne);
Mohamed Ali Duff (of Gheledi Omar Faghii); Yusuf Farah (of Gegele); Daud Maal-
lim (of Macanne); Abdullahi Sheik Abukar (of Shekal); Barro Berraco (of Macanne);
Roble Hiloule (of Rahanuen); and Allio Mohamed (of Rahanuen).
PAKISTANI ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE COM11ITTEE -- Mogadiscio, I1 Corriere
della Somalia, 29 Dec 52
The Associazione Pakistana (Pakistani Association) recently chose its new
executive committee for 1953, including the following members. Ahmed Fadel
Hasham, chairman; Mohamedali M. Karimbhai, vice chairman; Abdurasul Gulamhus-
sein, secretary; Ali Hagi Hussein Osman, vice secretary; Hussein Hagi Hassan
Banjie, treasurer; and Mohamed Hagi Abdallab Hasham.
LNS CELEBRATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY ?.. Mogadiscio, Il. Corriere della Somalia,
29 Dec 52
In Merca, the LNS (Legs Nazionale Somala, National Somali League) cele-
brated its second anniversary on 20 December 1952. Present at the ceremony
were Dr Ducati, Resident, and notables, as well as representatives of other
political parties and of the Italian, Arab, and Pakistani communities.
The commemorative address was made by Ali Mohallim, president of the LNS.
Sido Hagi Ibrahim, the vice-president, and Hassan Ali, the secretary general,
also spbke.
END CENTURY-OLD STRIFE BETWEEN TRIBES -- Mogadiscio, I1 Corriere della Somalia,
27 Oct 52.
On 23 October 1952, the Dabarre and Ghelidle tribes in the Dinsor region
concluded a truce after two serious incidents had occurred within 3 months. An-
otlr major incident was avoided in June by the intervention of the Resident of
Bardera. The feud over pasture lands and watering places had lasted for a cen-
tury. Through the efforts of the Resident of Bardera and the Commissioner of
Baidoa, both of whom had taken strong steps to avoid any new outbreaks, the
leaders of the two tribes were prevailed on to swear by the Koran to maintain
peace. This was done in the presence of the tribes, the Resident of Baidoa,
and the local captain of the gendarmes. Messengers were then sent to pro..
claim the agreement in the bush country
ADMINISTRATION QUELLS TRIBAL RAIDS WHICH CAUSED MANY DEATHS - Mogadiscio,
11 Corriere delta Somalia, 27 Oct 52
Recently, an armed ':onflict ensued concerning pasture lands and watering
places in the Adei Kiber area, about 30 kilometers east of Godinlave (Dusa
Mareb area). Members of the Averghedtr Saad tribe attacked members of the
Averghedir Soleiman tribe, killing dozens of them and raid-,.rig their livestock
This action was immediately followed by a retal.intory raid in which the Solei-
mans killed several Saads and recovered much of their livestock..
The police intervened shortly afterward, recovered the rest of the raided
animals, and arrested the instigators and participants. The courts ordered
the sequestration of several thousand camels as security for the payment of
damages and fines. The administration suspended four .:brier ttihoj 1n"r1-ra
temporarily and will probably impose more serious penalties 1ati.r. It also
called a meeting of the notables of both tribes to make sure that they were
informed of what action the administration would take if legal means were not
used to solve the problem-
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The administration bas sought repeatedly to help the tribes reach a peace-
ful solution. The last attempt was made less than 3 months before the incident,
but the stubbornness of several tribal leaders, as well as the parties con-
cerned, prevented a settlement.
LAs a footnote to this report, 11 Corriere della Somalia made the follow-
ing editorial comments (summarized):
It should be clearly understood that the administration will use every
means (and it has them) to put an end to these criminal acts, which are a re-
turn to ancient barbarism. Following the war, the tribes became lay in ob.-
serving the laws and resorted to warfare when they saw fit. Now they will make
their own peace or the administration will make it for them.
Every ect of violence of the tribes is a blemish on'the good name of the
Somali people.
ADMINISTRATION ARRANGES TRUCE BETWEEN RAIDING TRIBES -- Mogadiscio, I1 Corriere
della Somalia, 31 Oct 52
The administration recently placed Dr Berardelli, chief of the Office of
Internal Affairs, in charge of arranging a truce between the Averghedir Saad
and Averghedir Soleiman tribes. Accordingly, he informed their representa-
tives (five leaders of the Saad and two leaders and several notables of the
Soleiman tribe) of the measures already taken by the administration and the
courts. These included the following., suspension of the salaried leaders who
failed in their duty; establishment of a neutral zone between the tribes' cus?-
tomary grazing lands, a zone not to be crossed by members of either tribe;
sequestration of camels from both tribes, in proportion to the damages in-
flicted and to the probable extent of the fines to be imposed; and holding of
a trial as soon as possible by the regional court concerned.
The tribal leaders professed their willingness to conclude a truce. They
swore on the Koran to assume responsibilit:, for toe truce until the final. con-
ciliation, with the understanding that any individual members of their tribes
who violated the truce would be held personally. responsible.
Talks were begun at once to effect a final conciliation, and messages were
sent to inform the tribes of the truce.
TRIBAL LEADERS AGREE ON BOUNDARY -??. Mogadiscio, 11 Corriere dells Somalia,
29 Dec 52
In the presence of the local authorities, a pact was signed in Itala on
2 December 1952 to establish peace between the Avernugale and Cavalle tribes,
both of which are members of the Abgal tribal group. The strife between them
is said to have arisen in 1935 over land in the Derheino area. At that time,
six tribal members were killed and as many wounded.. In 1943, Gomel Alasso,
chief of the Cavalle tribe, was wounded in the leg and shoulder by the spears
of three Avernugale men. He was saved only by the timely intervention of his
own men.
Many unsuccessful attempts had been made before World War II and during
the British occupation to settl. the dispute. Now, thanks to the work of Resi-
dent Del Rio, the tribal chiefs (Gomel Abase and Mohamed Gaal.) have been able
to solve their problem by establishing a demarcation !Inc (about ;n .,,~? ? rs
long) from Don Adale to Garas Barga Addeue. The foregoing persons also agreed
to entrust the exact definition of the boundary line to Sheik Mohamed Sheik
All, cadi of T_tala, assisted by two guides, ]Talc Hassan Maho (Cavalle) and
Hussein Gaal (Avernugale). The survey began on 2' November and ended on 1 De-
cember. -- Mohamed Sheik Mahamud
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