Reer Nuur Explained

The Reer Nuur (Somali: Reer Nuur), also known as Nuur Yoonis, is a northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Makahiil sub-clan of the Gadabuursi clan family.[1]

Group:Somali
Native Name:Reer Nuur
Native Name Lang:so
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Genealogy:Dir
Regions:Somaliland, Djibouti, Ethiopia
Langs:Somali, Arabic
Religions:Islam
Related Groups:Other Gadabuursi clans, and Dir clans such as Barsuug, Biimaal, Gurgura, Surre, Issa

Overview

The Reer Nuur are one of the biggest sub-clans of the Gadabuursi clan family. Historically, they occupied the buffer zone between the Gadabuursi and Isaaq tribes.[2] Historically, when the clan would meet for political affairs, the Reer Nuur would be counted as one separate branch, on equal standing with the Habar Afan, Mahad 'Ase , Aadan Yonis and the Jibril Yonis sub groups of the Gadabuursi family .[3]

Distribution

The Reer Nuur reside in 3 countries, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somaliland.

Within Somaliland, the Reer Nuur reside in the Awdal province, and share the Baki District with the Reer Mohammed (Mahad 'Ase) and Habar Afan, although Dilla District is dominated by them. They also inhabit the Borama District .[4]

Within the Maroodi Jeex province, they reside in the Gabiley District, in towns such as Tog Wajaale,[5] [6] El Bardale,[7] [8] and Gabiley.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] Within the Hargeisa District, they reside in Hargeisa, in the Stadium and State Park neighborhoods.[15]

Within Djibouti, the Reer Nuur reside in Quarter 4 and 5 of Djibouti (city).[16] [17]

Within Ethiopia, the Reer Nuur reside in the Somali Region, specifically in the Awbare district, the most demographically popular region of the Jigjiga Zone. The Reer Nuur historically have grazed up to Jijiga[18] and make up the majority of the inhabitants of the city of Awbare.[19] [20] [21] [22]

History

As a member of the Dir clan, the Reer Nuur come under the Makahiil branch of the Gadabuursi. As a member of the Dir clan, the Reer Nuur were a part of the Sultanate of Ifat and the Adal Sultanate.[23] These sultanates were run by the Walashma dynasty, who were originated by the famous Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn.

The Reer Nuur also occupy some of the oldest towns of these sultanates, the towns of Amud and Awbare. Which are also known as important historical sites and home to many Somali saints.[24] [25]

In the colonial age, the Reer Nuur were adamantly anti colonization, and refused to join the British (along with other Gadabuursi) against the Dervish movement.[26]

The Balwo style of music and poetry was invented by a member of the Reer Nuur clan, known as Abdi Sinimo. His new style of music also led to the rise of the Heello genre and gave birth to modern Somali music.[27] [28]

Clan Tree

The Reer Nuur claim descent from Dir through Gadabuursi, listed below.

The sub divisions of the Noor Yoonis:

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jama, Hassan Ali. Who Cares about Somalia: Hassan's Ordeal; Reflections on a Nation's Future. 2005. Verlag Hans Schiler. 9783899300758. en.
  2. Book: Voice and Power. Hayward. R. J.. Lewis. I. M.. 2005-08-17. Routledge. 9781135751753. en.
  3. Book: Ambroso, Guido. CLAN SHIP, CONFLICT AND REFUGEES: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOMALIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. UNHCR HARGEISA. 2002. Brussels. 7. One informer told me that in Borama, when there are important decisions to be made, the Gadabursi normally divide themselves into four "parties.The Habar Afan, the Mahad Asse, the Jibril Yonis, and the Nur Yonis..
  4. News: "Siimoodi iyo Baki Reer Nuur baa leh, Balse Waa lanala Degaa." Salaadiinta Reer Nuur.. Wariye. 2015-01-17. Waaheen Media Group. 2018-03-30. en-US.
  5. Book: Abdi, Mohamed. Addressing Land-based Conflicts in Somaliland and Afghanistan. Academy for Peace and Development. 2007. 67. Within Tog Wajaale, there was a continuous conflict from 1993-2016 between the Samaroon (Reer Maxamed Nur) and the Jibril Abokor (Aadan Cumar) regarding the privatization of communal land. Through the work of traditional elders, Guurti, and the Gabiley Local council, it has been partially resolved..
  6. Book: Morin, Didier. Des paroles douces comme la soie: introduction aux contes dans l'aire couchitique (Bedja, Afar, Saho, Somali). 1995. Peeters Publishers. 9789068316780. fr.
  7. News: Rival clans "re-arming" over Somaliland farm. 2009-10-16. IRIN. 2018-03-30. en. Elberdale farmland dispute. The farmland dates back to the 1950s with the two clans - the Reer Nour and Reer Hared - each claiming ownership over farms in the town..
  8. News: Clashes displace hundreds of families in Somaliland. 2009-07-16. IRIN. 2018-03-30. en. The latest clashes marked the fourth time armed conflict has broken out in the Elberdale farmland in the past six months between the Hared and Mohamoud Nour clans..
  9. Book: Saeed Gees, Mohamed. PILLARS OF PEACE:Democracy in Somaliland Challenges and Opportunities. Academy for Peace and Development. 2010. Hargeysa. 77.
  10. Book: CLANSHIP, CONFLICT AND REFUGEES: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOMALIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. Ambroso. Guido. March 2002. UNCHR. Brussels, Belgium. 69. Genealogical Chart #2.2 shows the diversity of the Gadabursi lineages residing in Gabiley. The Bahabar Aden, Bahabar Abokor, and Degaweyne lineages constituting the "Bah Samaroon" alliance group of the Gadabursi that reside in Gabiley. Chart also shows the Reer Mohamed Nur (Also Gadabursi) residing in Gabiley as well..
  11. Book: Shattering Tradition: Custom, Law and the Individual in the Muslim Mediterranean. Dostal. Walter. 296.
  12. Book: Pastoral society and transnational refugees: population movements in Somaliland and eastern Ethiopia. 8 August 2002. UN High Commissioner for Refugees. 5. Table 1: Somaliland’s clans by region, Page 5 shows that the Gadabursi do reside in Gabiley..
  13. Book: Cahiers d'études africaines, Volume 37, Issues 1-2; Volume 37, Issues 145-146. École pratique des hautes études. Section des sciences économiques et sociales. École des hautes études en sciences sociales. 1997. Mouton. Indiana University. 360. various Gadabursi lineages reside in Gabiley.
  14. News: Isbahaysigii Gol-waraabe ee ay bahwadaagta ku ahaayeen Reer Nuur iyo Jibriil Abokor.. 2011-01-14. Awdalpress.com. 2018-03-30. en-US.
  15. Book: Housing Land and Property Issues in Somalia: Persons of Concern in Somaliland and South-Central Somalia. Legal Action Worldwide (LAW). 2014. 23. Figure 2 on page 23 shows the Samaroon people inhabiting the neighborhoods of Stadium and State House Park in Hargeisa..
  16. Book: Imbert-Vier, Simon. Tracer des frontières à Djibouti: des territoires et des hommes aux XIXe et XXe siècles. 2011. KARTHALA Editions. 9782811105068. fr.
  17. Book: Rayne, Henry a. Sun, Sand and Somals; Leaves from the Note-Book of a District Commissioner in British Somalia. 2015-08-08. BiblioLife. 9781297569760. en.
  18. Book: Scarin, Emilio. Hararino, ricerche e studi geografici. 1942. G. C. Sansoni. it.
  19. Book: Voice and Power. Hayward. R. J.. Lewis. I. M.. 2005-08-17. Routledge. 9781135751753. 136. en. The major town and region of the Rer Farah Nur, Aw Baare..
  20. Book: Shattering Tradition: Custom, Law and the Individual in the Muslim Mediterranean. Battera. Federico. I.B. Taurus. Walter Dostal, Wolfgang Kraus (ed.). 2005. 1-85043-634-7. London. 296. Chapter 9: The Collapse of the State and the Resurgence of Customary Law in Northern Somalia. 2010-03-18. https://books.google.com/books?id=Pos3wAofV4UC&pg=PA278.
  21. Web site: Somaliland: The Myth of Clan-Based Statehood. 2002-12-07. Somalia Watch. https://web.archive.org/web/20060615230152/http://somaliawatch.org/archivedec02/021207202.htm. 15 June 2006. dead. 2007-01-29. dmy.
  22. Book: Shattering Tradition: Custom, Law and the Individual in the Muslim Mediterranean. Dostal. Walter. Kraus. Wolfgang. 2005-04-22. I.B.Tauris. 9780857716774. 296. en.
  23. Futūḥ al-Ḥabasha. (n.d.). Christian-Muslim Relations 1500 - 1900. doi:10.1163/2451-9537_cmrii_com_26077
  24. Book: Briggs, Philip. Somaliland: With Addis Ababa & Eastern Ethiopia. 2011-12-19. Bradt Travel Guides. 9781841623719. en.
  25. Book: Staines, David. Margaret Laurence: Critical Reflections. 2001-06-26. University of Ottawa Press. 9780776616582. en.
  26. News: Gil Bas. Gugenheim. Eugène. 1902-11-18. A Zeylah, le gouvernement britannique a essayé de lever des recrues parmi les guerriers Gadaboursis : mais ceux-ci ont refusé de marcher contre le Madht du Somaliiand.
  27. Book: Hirsch, Edward. A Poet's Glossary. 2014-04-08. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 9780547737461. en.
  28. Book: Abdullahi, Mohamed Diriye. Culture and Customs of Somalia. registration. 171. balwo.. 2001. Greenwood Publishing Group. 9780313313332. en.
  29. Web site: Abtirsi.com : Nor Yuunes Muse. www.abtirsi.com. 2018-03-30.
  30. News: Abla-Ablaynta Beelaha Qabiilka Gadabuursi (samaroon siciid).. 2009-07-15. Samaroon's Weblog. 2018-03-30. en-US.

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