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They were merely the minimum required to overcome the forces of geography and history; and they had to be replicated throughout southern and eastern Afghanistan, where each battalion encountered a different mix of clan and sub-clan rivalries.
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The Marehan is one of several clans, including another Darod sub-clan called the Ogaden, who have historical claims to Jubaland.
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Hirale is a member of the Marehan, a sub-clan of the larger Darod tribe.
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They were merely the minimum required to overcome the forces of geography and history; and they had to be replicated throughout southern and eastern Afghanistan, where each battalion encountered a different mix of clan and sub-clan rivalries.
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Many members of his sub-clan live in his neighborhood, allowing him to move around freely.
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Many members of his sub-clan live in his neighborhood, allowing him to move around freely.
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Many members of his sub-clan live in his neighborhood, allowing him to move around freely.
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They are ethnic minded people, they believe in clan and sub-clan that has been the main problem for the Somalis, they are not religion fanatics.
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Fierce clashes erupted in Shahkas area of Jamurd, Khyber Agency between the heavily armed activists of Lashkar-e-Islam and a sub-clan of Kukikhel tribe, in the evening on Wednesday.
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Political pressure groups and leaders: numerous clan and sub-clan factions exist both in support and in opposition to the transitional government
Somalia 2008
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