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Jidwaq (clan) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search This article is about the ethnic group. For the geographical area, see Ogaden. Jidwaaq Regions with significant populations Languages Somali Religion Islam (Predominantly Sunni, Sufism) Related ethnic groups Ogaden, Absame, other Darod groups, other Somali clans The Jidwaaq (Somali: Jidwaaq, Arabic: جيدواق‎) is a Somali clan and one of the largest Somali clans in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. The major sub-groups are Abaskuul, Bartire and Yabarre. The Jidwaaq are also part of the major Absame clan. They live in Jigjiga and Kebribayah, Ararso (woreda/district), Mulla (woreda/district), Shabeley (woreda/district) and Harorays (woreda/district).

Contents 1	Overview 2	Clan tree 3	Notable persons 4	References Overview Members of the Jidwaaq clan primarily inhabit the North-eastern region of the Ogaden plateau of Ethiopia (Somali Region),[1] the North Eastern Province of Kenya and the Jubaland region of Southern Somalia. They also inhabit Somalia's major cities such as Kismayo.

According to the UNHCR, the Jidwaaq in the Somali region of Ethiopia are mostly agro-astrologists. They often engage in agriculture but also raise livestock.[2]

Clan tree There is no clear agreement on the clan and sub-clan structures and many lineages are omitted. The following listing is taken from the World Bank's Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics from 2005 and the United Kingdom's Home Office publication, Somalia Assessment 2001.[3][4]

Darod (Daarood) Marehan Red Dini Rer Hassan Eli Dheere Kabalah Absame Ogaden Makaahiil Mohamed Zubeir Aulihan Jidwaq Yabare Bartire Abaskul Harti Dhulbahante (Dolbahante) Warsangali (Warsengeli) Dishiishe (Dishishe) Geesa guule (Gesa-gule) Liibaan gashi (Liban gashi) Kaskii qabe (Kaski kabe) Majeerteen (Majerteen) Ali Saleebaan Mohamud Saleebaan Ugaar Saleebaan Ismail Saleebaan Abdirahim Saleebaan Ali Hijijle Ali Ibrahim (Reer Bicidyahan) Mohamud Ibrahim (Reer Mohamud) Siwaaqroon Wabeeneeye Wadal-Muge In Puntland the World Bank shows the following:[5]

Darod Harti Ogaden Marehan Awrtable Lelkase Notable persons Hawo Tako, Somali nationalist hero Garaad Wiil Waal, Somali Warrior, Poet and Ruler in the Jigjiga area. References "Collective Punishment", p. 14 http://www.unhcr.org/publ/RESEARCH/3d5d0f3a4.pdf Worldbank, Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics, January 2005, Appendix 2, Lineage Charts, p.55 Figure A-1 Country Information and Policy Unit, Home Office, Great Britain, Somalia Assessment 2001, Annex B: Somali Clan Structure Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine., p. 43 Worldbank, Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics, January 2005, Appendix 2, Lineage Charts, p.57 Figure A-3 [1] vte Somali clans Darod Absame Ogaden Jidwaq Harti Dhulbahante Majeerteen Dishiishe Warsangali Lailkase Marehan Isaaq Arap Ayub Habar Awal Sa'ad Musa Issa Musa Garhajis Habr Yunis Eidagale Habar Jeclo Toljeclo Sanbuur Cimraan Rahanweyn Digil Mirifle Samaale Dir Gadabuursi Issa Surre Abdalla & Qubeys Biimaal Gaadsen Garre Quranyow Gurgura Gurre Garire Bursuuk Bajimal Hawiye Abgaal Habar Gidir Ayr Hiraab Silcis Hawadle Others Gardhere Gaalje'el Degodia Garre Harmalle Ajuran Minorities Madhiban Muse clan Asharaf Sheekhaal Yibir Categories: DarodSomali clansSomali clans in Ethiopia