Issa (clan)
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The Issa is a northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Dir clan family.
Issa man and woman in traditional attire (1844)
Issa Somali stands guard outside the abode of Ugaas Robleh Farah at Jaldessa
Issa herdsman armed with a spear and his dagger in the mountains of Arta
Issa Somali from the Ali Sabieh Region
Gaalje'el
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The Gaalje'el, , or Habar Tigaalle is one of the largest Somali clans, whose origins trace back to Samaale. The Galje'el clan belong to the Major Saransor clans who is also sub clan of Wider Gardhere Samaale clans. The Clan is well known for their fierce battles against the Italian colonialists who were unable to occupy their land. This clan is also known for fighting against the Abyssinians for a long time who wanted to expand in the area of the Shabelle River, one of the biggest battles was the Battle of Dafet, at that time Abyssinians want to capture Dafet, entering from Shabelle River, but Gaalje'el fought back and defeated Abyssian and pushed them back; 1500 Amhara horsemen were killed in that battle.
Two young camel herders from the Galgial tribe patiently wait by the wells, ready to provide water for their camels.