Why do Somalis seem to favor one group over the other? From operational and mission stand point, Alshabab are exact duplicate of Darwish movement in its early days. They both were/are ruthless and have achieved success through harsh crack downs of their enemies. Why was the Mad Mullah better in the eyes of Somalis than Ahmed Godane. As you know Ahmed godane is also quite the orator as much as Zayid abdalle hassan was
Darawiish established 1900s
Leader: Mohamed Abdallah Hassan aka Mad Mullah
originalObjective: to expell occupiers from "British Somaliland", unite and establish Islamic Pan Somali state.
Madhab: Wahabi
End objective: Defeated 1920. Last remnants of the Darwish forces expelled from Talex by British war planes.
Alshabaab: 2006-Present.
Leader: Ahmed Abdi Aw mahamoud aka Godane.
original Objective: To establish peace, unite All Somali speaking population under rule of Islam. Curb Ethiopia's and other foreign nations sphere of influence in Somalia.
Madhab: Wahabi
End Objective: united states drone attacks in on-going operation in lower Jubba province. The end result is unknown.
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