Jama Yassin Warsame ( Somali: ''Jaamac yaasiin Warsame'',

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: جامع ياسين ورسمي) is a

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and Islamic scholar who has previously served as a community leader. A former university lecturer, he also played a pivotal role in conflict mediation efforts in the

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region. He currently holds the position of Speaker of the Parliament of

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, also known as Khatumo State.

Career

Warsame was born in the district of Boocame in the

Sool Sool (, ) is a disputed administrative region (gobol). It borders Togdheer to the west, Sanaag to the north, Ethiopia to the south and Nugal, Bari to the east. Its capital city is Las Anod. The region is disputed by the self-declared Republic o ...

region of northern Somalia. He received his primary and secondary education in Lasanod and obtained a bachelor's degree in

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and

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from a university in

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, followed by a master's degree in public management and conflict resolution. Warsame was heavily involved in local conflict resolution, mediating disputes among local communities. He was also among the young scholars in the region who advocated for education and capacity building for youth to contribute to the wider society. Warsame served as a lecturer at Nugal University and held top management positions at various Islamic institutions, including the Al-Furqan Islamic Institute in Lasanod. Prior to his election, Warsame served as a member of the finance committee, a group working with the 33 committee members established to coordinate the local movement against the

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forces' occupation in Lasanod. This committee later expanded to 45 legislative members, of which Warsame became a member. He was subsequently elected as the Speaker of the House. On August 1, 2023, Warsame was elected as the Speaker of the Parliament of

. He won the position with 25 votes, while his opponent received 20 votes from a total of 45 parliamentarians.

Political involvement and leadership during the Lasanod conflict

Warsame was actively involved in the

committees assigned to mobilize resources and boost morale during the Lasanod conflict. He was a vocal critic of

's involvement in various atrocities committed during the eight-month-long shelling of Lasanod. Warsame worked closely with local Islamic scholars and other intellectuals to promote unity and build morale among the newly established local militia. Their efforts were instrumental in driving Somaliland forces out of the city and the entire region. This collaboration and political mobilization paved the way for the successful fall of Goojacadde when

forces overwhelmed

forces in a decisive victory.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Warsame, Jama Yassin Living people 1989 births Khatumo politicians People from Las Anod Dhulbahante Khatumo

Career

Political involvement and leadership during the Lasanod conflict

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