Ugas Yasin Ugas Abdurahman

Ugas Yasin Ugas Abdurahman Was a Somali ruler. He was the 28th Chieftain of the Dishiishe chieftainship, who also was the nominal ugas of the Harti clan of Darod groups, reigning from 1940 to 2000. Along with other Somali traditional rulers , Ugas Yasin was one of the most prominent rulers of present-day Somalia and longest served traditional ruler in the history of all Somali traditional rulers. Bosaso was represented in the parliament of the succeeding Trust Territory of Somaliland by Ugas Yasin

Overview

Ugas Yasin Tomb lies Ugas Yasin garden in east Bosaso Ugas was the powerful Ruler of Dishiishe Chieftainship . He also enjoyed other titles Including , "The Master" "The cultural role model" and the Religious scholar". During 50s Ugas fled to northern part of Somalia where was under United Kingdom rule as Italian imperialist tried too many times to kill him and to got ride off his rule, also while Ugas army were almost defeated and dispersed by Italian army. He was one of most kind rulers in all Somali territories, many sub-clans who were not under his rule desired to be under his rule because his discreet, justice and merciful actions. In his long rule dominated most of western part of Bari region Somalia and he was well known ruler of bosaso. Ugas had spent most of his time Bosaso, it was his base and barracks of his army.

Yasin was one of youngest traditional rulers as he occupied the power on his 20s also he was one of well-educated Somali rulers. His prominent Nickname was Ruler of Bosaso Most important of his army barracks were Bosaso, Yalho, Karin and Laas Dawaco.

References

• Hess, Robert L. (1964). "The 'Mad Mullah' and Northern Somalia". The Journal of African History. 5 (3): 415–33. doi:10.1017/s0021853700005107.
• Issa-Salwe, Abdisalam M. (1996). The Collapse of the Somali State: The Impact of the Colonial Legacy. London: Haan Associates. ISBN 187420991X.