Hawadle traditional leader calls on Hiiraan security forces to gather in Beledweyne
Beledweyne (HOL) — The traditional leader of the Hawadle clan, Ugaas Yusuf Ugaas Hassan Ugaas Khalif, called Saturday for security personnel from Hiiraan to gather in Beledweyne, warning that the region was under attack amid escalating political and military tensions over Hirshabelle's leadership. Speaking at a news conference at his residence in Beledweyne town, Ugaas Yusuf accused unidentified groups operating under clan affiliations of threatening local communities and urged security forces from the region to defend their people. “People operating under the banner of a clan have launched an attack against the people of Hiiraan. You must defend your honor and your existence.