Garad Jama Garad Ali
Garad Jama Garad Ali (Somali: Garaad Jaamac Garaad Cali, Arabic: (جراد جامع جراد علي is the traditional clan sultan (Garad) of the Dhulbahante. On May 22, 2006 he was crowned in Las Anod in the presences of a large crowd, including high-ranking dignitaries from the Somali Government, Somali Region, Somaliland, and Puntland region Somalia
Garad Jama Garad Ali II | |
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Garad of the Dhulbahante | |
Reign | 24 April 2006 |
Coronation | 14 June 2006 |
Predecessor | Garad Abdiqani Garad Jama |
Born | Las Anod, Somali Democratic Republic |
Father | Garad Ali Garad Jama |
Garad Jama belongs to a dynastical line of succession that had a continuous hereditary nature for four centuries, except during the Darawiish period. Garad Jama is a vocal advocate for a united Somalia. He has continuously rejected Puntland's overtures or Somaliland's quest for independence. In numerous appearances, Garad Jama has called for the withdrawal of Puntland and Somaliland troops from the Dhulbahante inhabited regions of Sool, Sanaag and Cayn.