What is habargidir?

Habar Gidir is a sub-clan of the larger Hawiye clan in Somalia. They are primarily found in central and southern Somalia, particularly in the regions of Galguduud, Middle Shabelle, Lower Shabelle, Hiiraan, Mudug, and Banadir. The Habar Gidir clan has a prominent role in Somali politics and the business sector and has produced many prominent figures in Somali history. However, they have also been involved in inter-clan conflicts and have been accused of committing atrocities during the Somali Civil War.