Prominent Leaders and Tribal Elders Converge in Beledweyne for Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan’s Official Swearing-in Celebration

In Beledweyne, the ceremony to swear in Ugas Yusuf Ugaas Hassan Ugaas Khalif, leader of the Hawadle elders, is set for May 13, 2024. The event will draw a large crowd, with attendees such as federal lawmakers, NISA director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloshe, and clan elders descending on the town for the festive occasion. To ensure safety during the event, armed forces maintain a strong presence in Beledweyne’s streets due to past attacks by al-Shabab. Situated approximately 300 kilometers north of Mogadishu, Beledweyne has recently become a hub for local anti-al-Shabab efforts. The former Hiiraan region governor, Ali Jeyte Osman, led community forces in collaboration with government troops, successfully recapturing many villages from the extremist group.