Osman Awad Hashi (Somali: Cismaan Cawad Xaashi), as known as Osman Dacas (Somali: Cismaan Dacas), was 2nd chief of staff of the Somaliland Armed Forces. [1]
Osman Awad Hashi | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the General Staff of Somaliland | |
| In office 1996 – October 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Hassan Ali Abokor |
| Succeeded by | Hassan Yonis Habane |
| Personal details | |
| Died | March 9, 2018 Hargeisa |
| Nickname | Dacas |
Biography
editOsman Dacas is from the Habr Je'lo clan.[2]
Activities at SNM
editOsman Dacas was in charge of the eastern area during his Somali National Movement (SNM) days.[1][3]
He joined the occupation battle in Burco.[4]
After the foundation of Somaliland
editIn 1994, a land dispute arose between Osman Dacas and Muse Bihi Abdi, then Minister of the Interior. Muse Bihi Abdi claimed that his land was taken during the civil war.[5]
In 1996 Osman Dacas became commander of the Somaliland Armed Forces.[6] However, it was replaced by Hassan Yonis Habane in October 1996.[7]
In February 2016, Osman Dacas was named by the president as one of seven people who had distinguished themselves in the military at a ceremony marking the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the Somaliland Armed Forces.[8]
In August 2016, he congratulated Nuh Ismail Tani, the newly appointed commander of the Somaliland Armed Forces.[9]
Death and After
editOn March 9, 2018, he passed away in Hargeisa. He was a veteran at the time of his death.[10] President Muse Bihi and others attended the March 10 state funeral.[11]
In September 2018, it was reported that the government had seized Osman Dacas' land.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Madaxweynaha Somaliland Oo Ka Qayb-galay Aas qaran Oo Loo Sameeyey Marxuum General Cismaan Dacas" [The President of Somaliland attended the funeral of the late General Osman Dacas]. Araweelo News Network. 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "Baaq Beelweynta Cali Bare (Habar Jeclo) Gobolada , Sanaag,Sool iyo Saraar" [Calling the Ali Bare Family (Habar Jeclo) Regions, Sanaag, Sool and Sarar]. Salaan Media. 2018-04-07. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "DAAWO ; MADAXWEYNAHA SOMALILAND OO KA QAYB-GALAY AAS QARAN OO LOO SAMEEYEY MARXUUM GENERAL CISMAAN DACAS OO MAGAALADA HARGEYSA KU GEERIYOODAY" [WATCH ; THE PRESIDENT OF SOMALILAND PARTICIPATED IN A NATIONAL FUNERAL FOR THE LATE GENERAL OSMAN DACAS WHO DIED IN THE CITY OF HARGEISA.]. Wajaale News. 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "Halyey Aan La Hilmaamin...W/Q Xuseen Garaad" [An Unforgettable Hero...W/Q Hussein Garad]. Hadhwanaagmedia.com. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "Taliyihii Hore ee Ciidamada Qaranka oo ka hadlay Beer uu ka qaaday Gudoomiyaha Xisbiga Kulmiye,Baaqna u diray Beesha Gudoomiyaha DAAWO" [The former Commander of the National Forces spoke about a beer he took from the Chairman of the Kulmiye Party, and sent a message to the community of the Chairman of DAWO]. Somali Diaspora News. 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "Taliyihii guud iyo taliyihii qaybta 31aad oo xilka laga qaaday" [The commander-in-chief and the commander of the 31st division were dismissed]. Haatuf News. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "SECURITY / POLITICAL NOTEBOOK". Somalia Humanitarian Situation Report. 1996-10-31. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland Oo Munaasibadda Aasaaska 22-guurada Ciidanka Qaranka Kaga Qaybgalay Oog" [The President of Somaliland attended the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the National Army Oog]. Araweelo News Network. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "G/le Sare Cismaan Oo Madaxweynaha Ku Bogaadiyay Magacaabista Taliye Nuux Taani" [His Excellency Osman praised the President for appointing Commander Nuh Tani]. Geeska.net. 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "MADAXWAYNAHA JSL OO DHAMBAAL TACSI AH UDIRAY MARXUUM GEN CISMAAN DACAS OO CAAWA KU GEERIYOODAY HARGAYSA" [JSL PRESIDENT SENDS A CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FOR THE LATE GEN OSMAAN DACAS WHO DIED TONIGHT IN HARGAZA]. Wajaale News. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland Oo Ka Qeyb Galay Aas Qaran Oo Hargeysa Loogu Sameeyey Marxuum Cismaan Dacas" [The President of Somaliland attended the funeral of the late Osman Dacas in Hargeisa]. Salaan Media. 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "MADAXWAYNE BIIXI OO HANTIDA DAWLADDA EE LA DINWAANGALINAYO KA REEBAY DHUL IYO DHISMAYAAL DAWLADEED OO UU HAYSTO" [A PRIVATE GOVERNMENT EXCLUDING REGISTRABLE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY EXCEPT GOVERNMENT LAND AND BUILDINGS]. Baligubadle Media. 2018-09-06. Retrieved 2024-05-18.