DHARKENLEY
Dharkenley is still considered to be one of the more dangerous districts. It is also one of the most highly populated districts of Mogadishu. Although the SNG is in control of the central area, the periphery is still feared of potential AS influence. For the last two years the district has been under the control of the SNG and its allies the Aluh Sunna Walajamma’a (moderate anti-AS Sufi Militia),and AMISOM. But of late, there have been clashes between the government and the AS, and between clan militias with regard to control of check points and IDPs settlements, as well as clan related incidents. The district too has the largest IDP camp in Mogadishu – Badbado. Most of the IDPs originate from Bay, Lower and Middle Shabelle and parts of Gedo region. The Hawiye-Abgaal sub-clan is the most populous in the district, and the DC, has been in power for the last three years. There are a number of agencies implementing humanitarian activities: wet feeding, running nutrition centers and distributing non-food items etc.
WADAJIR
For the last four years, Wadajir has been under the control of the SNG and has not been occupied by AS. The majority clan is the Abgaal sub-clan of Hawiye, with some areas being controlled each by Murosade, Hawadle and Habargidir sub-clans of Hawiye. The Benaadir Administration has been in the process of reclaiming government structures throughout the city that have for a long time been inhabited by IDPs and, as a result, these evictees have moved into the district. It has one of the biggest, but also one of the better managed IDP camps in Mogadishu, called Rajo. Real estate prices in the district are extremely high. As a result of its relative security, many INGOs and UN agencies place their offices there. Additionally, the Mogadishu Airport, Hormud, Nation Link and Telesom telecommunication companies are also located in the district. Popular hotels such as Jazeera, Sahafi, Shamo and Paradise are also located in the district. It is also home to the two largest public referral hospitals in Mogadishu – Medina and Benaadir – that are being rehabilitated by donor agencies, with recognition going to the Turkish Government. The above factors have pushed up rental prices and the cost of property in general.
The DC, who has held that post for the last five years, is extremely powerful and controls his own militia. It has been reported by a number of local sources that his militias have, on occasion, clashed with AMISOM forces. Nevertheless, the four other clans mentioned above also have their own militias, and these are affiliated to the executive members of the district, but the DC controls the biggest group. In terms of repelling Al Shabaab, these militia groups cooperated to ensure they did not get a foothold in the district but, otherwise, each controls their own area. These militia leaders, now part of the district executive 13 committee, cooperate with the SNG, and their militias act as police within the confines of the district. Wadajir is one of the few districts in which the court system is operational.
WAABERI
Waaberi, one of the most populated districts in Mogadishu, and has never been under full control of AS. The Turkish Government has committed to rehabilitate the Polytechnic in an attempt to make it functional again. It is estimated that the majority of inhabitants are from the non-Somali ethnic minorities – the Benaadiri – including Jareer, Arabs, Braves and minority of other clans. Regardless, the Hawiye-Abgaal sub-clan dominates the higher levels of the district administration structure. The largest source of revenue for the district remains the Mogadishu Airport. The districts’s location remains also strategic due to the main route to the Presidential Palace running through it.
DEYNILLE
The district was a former AS stronghold between 2007 to July 2011, following which, the TFG and AMISOM forces gained control of most parts of the district. Since AS still makes attempts to influence and control the northern part. They destroyed the District Headquarters and the administration had to shift to a new area known as “Seven”. Deynille is also one of the newer districts of Mogadishu, and is said to have relatively fewer services compared to the other districts.
The district was also host to a major industrial area of Mogadishu, however, many of the industries; oil, seed, cigarette, matches, and metal factories were all destroyed in past conflicts. In recent memory a few new industries that have recently started up operations, including the major water company – Caafi –supplying bottled water, and a foam mattress factory. There are a number of agencies providing humanitarian relief services in the district, these include: Medecins Sans Frontier, Norwegian Refugee Council and the Danish Refugee Council.
AMISOM and SNSF provide security to the local people (there are six bases in the district), however, the police (who are more a local militia) receive little supported by the Central Police Department and are comprised mainly of local volunteers recruited by the district administration.
HODAN
In the past four years, Hodan District witnessed some of the fiercest fighting between AS and the TFG/AMISOM. Habargidir and Dudble sub-clans of the Hawiye are the majority inhabitants. Historically though, the Darod used to occupy most of the district before they were driven out by Farrah Aideed during the liberation struggle from the Siyad Barre regime. More recently, the district has witnessed a significant number of returnees and some of them have been able to reclaim – through the assistance of the elders – some of their property. The district is also home to Mogadishu’s Khat Distribution Center and the fruit and vegetable section of Bakara Market.
HOWLWADAAG
The major sub-clan residing in the district is the Murosade of the Hawiye. The
district is also home to the majority of Bakara Market, which occupies 2Km2 of the 4Km2 that makes up the district. Because of abundant opportunities for income generation, through taxing of traders, AS held control of the market in the past, however, were eventually dislodges after a long engagement with AMISOM (July 2011). There are approximately 40 IDP camps in the area. In addition, former district residents, especially women and children, began returning after having been away for 3.5 years in IDPs settlements in the Afgoye Corridor, or staying with relatives in other Mogadishu Districts.
HAMAR JABJAAB
The district is one of the oldest in the city, since its inception in 1935. The Jareer sub-clan of the Bantu minority makes up the majority of the population, and are mainly to be found in the areas of Bur Kuroole and Buulo Elaay. However, the majority of the executive members in the district administration are Habargidir, a sub-clan of Hawiye. The DC has joined forces with TFG and his militia was integrated into the Somali National Police Force. Three previous DCs were killed, mainly due to clan disputes.
XAMARWEYNE
The district has never been under the control of Al Shabaab, and it enjoys a relative degree of security. It is also a key business center. Xamarweyne is mostly inhabited by the Banaadiri clans (Shashi, Bandhabow, Camudi, Baajuuni) or
coastal people, although the district administration is mainly made up of the Habargidir sub-clan of Hawiye. It hosts some IDPs, although significantly less in comparison to other districts; it holds an estimated 10 IDP camps in total. The district hosts the main fish and vegetable markets in Mogadishu. Government structures, such as the Central Bank of Somalia, and some government ministries are housed here. The DC, who has been a DC since the time of Siyad Barre, although in other districts, cooperates with the SNG, and his militia was integrated in the Somali National Police Force. Additionally, there has been a lot of intermarriage between the Banaadiri women and Hawiye men, not always voluntarily and, in return, these minority clans receive protection from the Hawiye. There are some a small number of organizations operating in the district, with focus laid on waste disposal, sanitation and HIV/AIDS awareness.
WARDHIGLEY
This is the only district in Mogadishu that has a woman DC. The major clan in the district is the Habargidir sub-clan of Hawiye. It was also mentioned that displacement here started in the sub-sections of Argentina and Tokyo in 1991. There are a few IDPs, although it was reported that the number has increased between March – August 2012. Unlike most districts, it has five sub-districts instead of the normal four. Because the District Administration holds weekly public meetings, the DC is considered to be very active and in touch with the people. Locally, security is considered to relatively good, although the area continues to be a target for AS attacks primarily because the Presidential Palace, the parliament buildings and the Mogadishu Stadium are located in the district. There are a number of NGOs and UN agencies operating in the district.
BONDHERE
This is one of the oldest districts in Mogadishu, and it is mainly inhabited by the minority groups: Arabs, Shareer, Reer and Xamar. However, as in most other districts, the Hawiye clan, through the Abgaal sub-clan, occupy the higher administrative positions. Although the clans co-exist, the minority clans are marginalized by the more powerful Hawiye. Business activity is still very low and this is attributed to the greater majority of the population having been marginalized for a substantial period of long time. There are a number of clan-based militia under the control of the DC, and they appear to collaborate with the SNG and some have been issued SNSF uniforms. However, various local sources stated that these militias at times take advantage of being their SNG affiliation as a means to harass civilians, especially from the minority clans, some NGOs. Reporting also indicates that in a number of cases, these groups made a number of attempts in recent memory to exert pressure or to try and control humanitarian assistance. There is extremely small presence of aid agencies working in the district.
SHANGANI
The district has been under the control of the TFG for the last four years and AS never occupied it. AMISOM has had one of its main bases here since 2010. It is the smallest district of Mogadishu and, before the collapse of the government, it was home to Benaadiri clans, most of whom fled when the conflict started. It is still dominated by the Arabs and the DC is an Arab, a marked difference from other districts where the Hawiye tend to dominate the district leadership posts, even when they are clearly the minority in terms of numbers. In its heyday, it was a popular tourist destination and home for a number of diplomatic missions and wealthier people and expatriates, due to it’s coastal front along Lido Beach. It is also one of the more secure districts, and some NGO presence can be seen, although, because of its size, local sources state that NGOs prefer to implement projects in other bigger districts.
SHIBIS
A once (2009 – 2011) AS stronghold. The majority of the population are Arabs (of the ‘Others’ clans), and unlike in most districts, the district administration is made up of both Arabs and Hawiye-Abgaal, although there is still a feeling of marginalization by the more powerful Hawiye.
YAQSHID
According to local sources, between 2007 and 2009 Yaqshid experienced the most assassinations of DCs and their deputies (three DCs, two Vice DCs and three sub district leaders were killed by AS, however, it remains unconfirmed whether this was an AS campaign or clan rivalry. The district is controlled by the Hawiye-Abgaal sub-clan and they hold almost all of the administrative positions. There are a number of IDP settlements and, in the past 12 months it was reported that the district administration, with help from local elders, managed to remove close to 2,000 people who occupied government buildings. These people were forced to relocate move other IDP camps in the city. Although, since the removal of AS, stability has somewhat improved, however, in recent memory a number of incidents that appear to be linked to terrorism continue to occur in the northern part of the district. Since its liberation, between August 2011 Yaqshid is another district that has more sub-districts than the usual four; because of its size it has six.
CABDICASIS
The district, also known as Abdi Aziz, is mainly occupied by the Hawiye-Abgaal sub-clan, who also control the district administration. It is home to one of the largest beaches and largest football stadiums in Mogadishu. There are a few NGOs operating, most likely due to the low number of security related incidents.
KARAN
Karan is the largest district in Mogadishu and reported to have the largest number of returnees as well. Although some parts have come under the control of the TFG since August 2011, there are still parts AS continue to make attempts to maintain a sphere of influence. Additionally, local sources stated that there are clan tensions in a struggle for control of the district, and clan militias are therefore an additional source of insecurity. Consequently, civilian presence in the streets is more subdued due to uncertainty about the security situation. Being the largest district, it comprises six sub-districts, as opposed to the regular four. The business sector has been affected by the past presence of AS, and it is still struggling to recover.
HELIWA
Heliwa remained under AS influence stronghold until March 2012. The district also experienced some of the heaviest fighting between 2007 and 2012. The district acts link connecting central Somalia to Lower Shabelle, and therefore experienced a lot of IDP movement. However, the vast majority chose not to settle due to the fighting. The main clan occupying the Heliwa District is the Habargidir sub-clan of Hawiye, followed by the Abgaal. NGO presence was observed as minimal, although they do occasionally visit in to provide humanitarian assistance.
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