Marehan Union Party
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History & Geography 📚🌍
The early Marehans migrated to Jubaland around the late 18th century and were recorded on the upper Jubba by the year 1830 (the earliest on record). In particular, the Reer Hassan and Talha were the pioneers and sought wives from the local people. However, the "Galti," who…
One of the major reasons for the second wave of migration, also known as the "Galti" migration, was due to internal problems faced by the Marehan clan. However, another significant reason was to reinforce the Marehan who had migrated many decades prior. These early settlers were…
2013 vs 2025 A big difference for Saaxo. In 2013, Saaxo was non existent, just flat plains used for grazing livestock and considered a conflict zone. Today, it is a developing district where children can peacefully attend school.
The Horn of Africa: Veni, vidi, vici!
Dang, Christianity really ran the table in Africa in the 20th century. This map is from 1901
British Intelligence Report: Hassan Deba, who is the Sultan of the Talha, is in charge of the fighting men, with Abdi Ili as his right hand man. The Rer Farah Ugas, along with all their chiefs and leaders, are in Garbaharey. The Talha in Gorar number about 600 fighting men, all…
A British intelligence report regarding the Marehan clan's strength, determination, and tactics: Regarding their strength in terms of numbers, it is not entirely known, which gave the Marehan an upper advantage. However, their determination, which gave them confidence in their…
The Banu Darod Invasion of Southern Somalia, NE Kenya, the Swahili coast and the Tana river region. In the 1800s, the Mighty tribe of Darod with its different clans crashed down onto the Jubba valley. The expansion of the Darod would be interrupted by the Colonialists.
A British intelligence report regarding the Marehan clan's strength, determination, and tactics: Regarding their strength in terms of numbers, it is not entirely known, which gave the Marehan an upper advantage. However, their determination, which gave them confidence in their…
In early October 1912, Major General Hope, who was commanding the King's African Rifles corps during the Marehan Patrol operation, was en route. He was accompanied by the Aulihan (Ogaden) Who, like the Garre, were in conflict with a sub-clan of the Marehan. Two weeks into the…
An intelligence report from the British dated May 4th, 1910, states that the British estimated the number of weapons possessed by the Marehan to be about 1,000, though many of the later figures were merely guesses. In mid-1910, British officer Hope suggested there were 800 guns,…
The Galti Marehan, who had recently arrived in Jubaland armed, immediately launched raiding offensives against clans friendly to the British, raising widespread suspicion. These clashes turned the region into a conflict zone, an outcome the British had anticipated as they were…