Fighting breaks out in Beledweyne

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Re: Fighting breaks out in Beledweyne

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SultanOrder wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:35 am There is even a 2014 topic about DEEQO AFWEYN, the Marehan warrior lady from Liban Region whose poetry and spirit was a constant source of motivation to her people fighting to get their land back.
Deeqa Afweyne (Liibaan Zone) Saar Gedood -video

https://www.somalinet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=346214
That is why the capital of the re-conquered land is called DEKA and the district named DEKA SUFTU, in honor of their heroine.


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This is not even unique as this Somali clan has a history of recognizing the heroism of their women in times of struggle.

The town of Beled Hawa is named after Hawa Ali Gurey who was a leader resisting British NFD taxation.
Deeqa Afweyn and her poem Guul (VICTORY)

The namesake of the city of Deka and the district of Deka Suftu.

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