Omar Muhammad Farah
| Omar Sheikh Muhammad Farah | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1975 El Buur, Somalia |
| Died |
16 May 2012 Mudug, Somalia |
| Resting place | Salgadud, Galkayo, Somalia |
| Nationality | Somali |
| Ethnicity | 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 have been lobbying for Somali youth not to join any militias and not to be misguided.[4]
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.[5] He was buried on 27 May in Salgadud graveyard in Galkayo.[6]
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.
- ↑ "Somali Youth Advocacy Body Lobbies for Protection of Youth Misguidance". Newsblaze.com. 2010-10-25. 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.
| Preceded by Unknown |
 Chairman of Ahlu Sunna Waljama'a22 February 2009 – 18 April 2010 |
Succeeded by Sheikh Ibrahim Sheikh Hassan |
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