Ugas Yasin Ugas Abdurahman
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Biography
Ugas Yasin Ugas Abdurahman was a Somali ruler. He was the 28th Chieftain (UGAAS) of the Dishiishe chieftainship, (UGAASTOOYO) who also was the nominal ugas of the Harti clan of Darod groups,reigning from 1940 to 2000. Ugas a former ruler of Bosaso.Along with other Somali traditional rulers, Ugas Yasin was one of the most prominent rulers of present-day Somalia and longest served traditional ruler in the history of all Somali traditional rulers. Bosaso was represented in the parliament of the succeeding Trust Territory of Somaliland by Ugas Yasin.
Overview
Ugas Yasin Tomb lies Ugas Yasin garden in east Bosaso Ugas was the powerful Ruler of Dishiishe Chieftainship. He also enjoyed other titles Including"The Master" "The cultural role model" and the Religious scholar". During 50s Ugas fled to north western part of Somalia where was under United Kingdom rule, this followed after Italian imperialist tried too many times to kill him and to got ride off his rule, also it was a time Ugas soldiers were almost defeated and dispersed by Italian army. Upon his arrival in north western regions he was accorded warmth and brotherly reception by tribal elders, intellectuals among other elite individuals and the communities at large.
He was one of most kind rulers in all Somali territories, many sub-clans who were not under his rule desired to be under his rule because of his discreet, justice and kind actions. In his long rule dominated most of western part of Bari region Somalia and he was well known ruler of bosaso. Ugas had spent Bosaso most of his time, the town was his base and the barracks of his soldiers.
Yasin was one of youngest traditional rulers as he occupied the power on his 20s also he was one of well-educated Somali rulers. His prominent Nickname was
Ruler of Bosaso Most important of his army barracks were Bosaso, Yalho, Karin and Laas Dawaco.
Buried
Ugas Yasin was buriedUgaas Yaasiin garden near Bosaso on 30 December 2000.