The Reer Nuur (Somali: Reer Nuur), also known as Nuur Yoonis, is a northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Makahiil sub-clan of the Gadabuursi clan family.[1]
The Reer Nuur are one of the biggest sub-clans of the Gadabuursi clan family. Historically, they occupied the buffer zone between the Gadabuursi and Isaaq tribes.[2] Historically, when the clan would meet for political affairs, the Reer Nuur would be counted as one separate branch, on equal standing with the Habar Afan, Mahad 'Ase , Aadan Yonis and the Jibril Yonis sub groups of the Gadabuursi family .[3]
Within Somaliland, the Reer Nuur reside in the Awdal province, and share the Baki District with the Reer Mohammed (Mahad 'Ase) and Habar Afan, although Dilla District is dominated by them. They also inhabit the Borama District .[4]
Within Ethiopia, the Reer Nuur reside in the Somali Region, specifically in the Awbare district, the most demographically popular region of the Jigjiga Zone. The Reer Nuur historically have grazed up to Jijiga[18] and make up the majority of the inhabitants of the city of Awbare.[19][20][21][22]
The Reer Nuur also occupy some of the oldest towns of these sultanates, the towns of Amud and Awbare. Which are also known as important historical sites and home to many Somali saints.[24][25]
In the colonial age, the Reer Nuur were adamantly anti colonization, and refused to join the British (along with other Gadabuursi) against the Dervish movement.[26]
The Balwo style of music and poetry was invented by a member of the Reer Nuur clan, known as Abdi Sinimo. His new style of music also led to the rise of the Heello genre and gave birth to modern Somali music.[27][28]
Clan Tree
The Reer Nuur claim descent from Dir through Gadabuursi, listed below.
^ abAmbroso, Guido (2002). CLAN SHIP, CONFLICT AND REFUGEES: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOMALIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. Brussels: UNHCR HARGEISA. p. 7. One informer told me that in Borama, when there are important decisions to be made, the Gadabursi normally divide themselves into four "parties.The Habar Afan, the Mahad Asse, the Jibril Yonis, and the Nur Yonis.
^Abdi, Mohamed (2007). Addressing Land-based Conflicts in Somaliland and Afghanistan. Academy for Peace and Development. p. 67. Within Tog Wajaale, there was a continuous conflict from 1993-2016 between the Samaroon (Reer Maxamed Nur) and the Jibril Abokor (Aadan Cumar) regarding the privatization of communal land. Through the work of traditional elders, Guurti, and the Gabiley Local council, it has been partially resolved.
^"Rival clans "re-arming" over Somaliland farm". IRIN. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2018-03-30. Elberdale farmland dispute. The farmland dates back to the 1950s with the two clans - the Reer Nour and Reer Hared - each claiming ownership over farms in the town.
^"Clashes displace hundreds of families in Somaliland". IRIN. 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2018-03-30. The latest clashes marked the fourth time armed conflict has broken out in the Elberdale farmland in the past six months between the Hared and Mohamoud Nour clans.
^Saeed Gees, Mohamed (2010). PILLARS OF PEACE:Democracy in Somaliland Challenges and Opportunities. Hargeysa: Academy for Peace and Development. p. 77.
^Ambroso, Guido (March 2002). CLANSHIP, CONFLICT AND REFUGEES: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOMALIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. Brussels, Belgium: UNCHR. p. 69. Genealogical Chart #2.2 shows the diversity of the Gadabursi lineages residing in Gabiley. The Bahabar Aden, Bahabar Abokor, and Degaweyne lineages constituting the "Bah Samaroon" alliance group of the Gadabursi that reside in Gabiley. Chart also shows the Reer Mohamed Nur (Also Gadabursi) residing in Gabiley as well.
^Dostal, Walter. Shattering Tradition: Custom, Law and the Individual in the Muslim Mediterranean. p. 296.
^Pastoral society and transnational refugees: population movements in Somaliland and eastern Ethiopia. UN High Commissioner for Refugees. 8 August 2002. p. 5. Table 1: Somaliland's clans by region, Page 5 shows that the Gadabursi do reside in Gabiley.
^École pratique des hautes études; Section des sciences économiques et sociales; École des hautes études en sciences sociales (1997). Cahiers d'études africaines, Volume 37, Issues 1-2; Volume 37, Issues 145-146. Indiana University: Mouton. p. 360. various Gadabursi lineages reside in Gabiley
^Housing Land and Property Issues in Somalia: Persons of Concern in Somaliland and South-Central Somalia. Legal Action Worldwide (LAW). 2014. p. 23. Figure 2 on page 23 shows the Samaroon people inhabiting the neighborhoods of Stadium and State House Park in Hargeisa.
^Scarin, Emilio (1942). Hararino, ricerche e studi geografici (in Italian). G. C. Sansoni.
^Hayward, R. J.; Lewis, I. M. (2005-08-17). Voice and Power. Routledge. p. 136. ISBN9781135751753. The major town and region of the Rer Farah Nur, Aw Baare.
^Gugenheim, Eugène (1902-11-18). "Gil Bas". A Zeylah, le gouvernement britannique a essayé de lever des recrues parmi les guerriers Gadaboursis : mais ceux-ci ont refusé de marcher contre le Madht du Somaliiand
