Information on the sub-clans of the Hawiye-Mursade, specifically on the Saide-Adulla, Saide-Sabdi and Sagal, and their relationship to Mursade "warlord" Mohamed Sheik Osman [SOM17147.E]

Other the than information contained in Response to Information Request SOM16717.E of 17 February 1994, information on the above sub-clans of the Hawiye-Mursade could not be found among the sources currently available to the DIRB.

This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find attached the list of sources consulted in researching this information request.

Sources Consulted


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