I swear, the population estimate of Northern Somalia by the United Nation, Hargeisa is put in 325,000. It is the only city where the whole Isaaq settle, including none-Isaqs like Gudabirsi, Cise, $ Gaboye. I will post the link if you keep pushing me. Facing alone one of the Harti clans, they bring all of their manpower, but they are known to never push one inch of land, that is why they aren’t divided into which clan. Isaaq is Isaaq to all the Somalis, which indicates their minority status.
It is no surprise they speak highly of the 88 guerilla warfare in Bur'o and Hargeisa in facing the SNA under the false impression of a government against its own people. In reality, the blame should have been put squarely on the infamous SNM by abusing and using the civilians as shields. No sensible and thinking leader would have recommended challenging the government in his own house, knowing the huge casualty it may result. He would have at least recommended pushing his countrymen to fight in Garowe or Beletweyne. That was indeed how coward and weak they were and how unsophisticated and disorganized their rebel front was. However, it took less than a month to completely crush their backbone while they were hiding under the skirts of their women and children. In comparison, The Dervishes faced several major powers being victorious most of the battles. The supplied manpower of each battle used to be tallied around 20,000 troops, yet they withstood them for 20 years. That is the difference between an Iidoor and say a noble clan.
