Omar Muhammad Farah
Omar Sheikh Muhammad Farah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 |
| Died | 16 May 2012 |
| Resting place | Salgadud, Galkayo, Somalia |
| Nationality | Somali |
Sheikh Omar Sheikh Muhammad Farah (Somali: Cumar Sheekh Maxamed Faarax) (1975 – 26 May 2012) was the chairman of Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a from 22 February 2009 to 18 April 2010.[1][2]
From 18 April 2010 he has been defense secretary as well as the operation commander in
Benadir region for Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a.[3]
Later (since October 2010) he has been lobbying for Somali youth not to join any militias and not to be misguided.[citation needed]
Death
On 26 May 2012 Sheikh Omar was injured in a road accident between Dagari and Galkayo in the Mudug region of Somalia. He was taken to a hospital in Galkayo where he died the same day.[4] He was buried on 27 May in Salgadud graveyard in Galkayo.[5]
References
- ^ "Jane's World Insurgency and Terrorism". Jane’s. October 4, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ rahm Warsame (2009-11-18). "Terror Free Somalia Foundation: Ahlu-Sunnah Wal-Jama slams Somali Talaban Hawiye President's remarks". Terrorfreesomalia.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
- ^ "Somalia: Ahlu-Suunah Waljama appoints new representative for Banadir region". Somaliweyn.org. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
- ^ ABDULKADIR KHALIF (May 27, 2012). "Ex-leader of moderate Somali Islamic group dead". Retrieved May 31, 2012.
- ^ "Former ASWJ leader buried in Galkayo". Bar-Kulan. May 27, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
