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Elmi Nuur Tareey | |
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| Cilmi Nuur Xirsi Ali علمي نور حرسي علي | |
| Born | |
| Nationality |  Somali |
| Occupation | Military Officer |
| Organization |  Somali National Army |
| Known for | His role in the 1964 Ethiopian–Somali Border War. Received the highest military award for his role in defending the country, particularly in Hiraan |
Overview[edit]
Elmi Nuur Hirsi Ali (Somali:Cilmi Nuur Xirsi Ali; Arabic: علمي نور حرسي علي;) was a Somali military official who served his nation from 1950 until 1977. One of ten officers in 1957, he underwent military training abroad while pursuing studies in Italy, alongside figures like General Aideed and Abdullahi Yusuf, all of whom would later play significant roles in the country's history.
Leading the Hiraan front, he commanded a unit of the Somali National Army in Ethiopia during the 1964 Ethiopian-Somali border conflict, ultimately receiving the highest military decorations for his service in defence of the nation. Notably, his actions in capturing and eliminating over 200 Ethiopian soldiers during the war drew the attention of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie. He later participated in the Ogaden War, commanding the Godey front and playing a pivotal role in the JigJiga theater.[1]
He was also known for openly challenging then-President Mohammed Siad Barre, tensions between the two escalated during a meeting summoned by Barre in the midst of the Ogaden conflict, where Elmi's refusal to comply with Barre's directives led to a contentious exchange. Following Elmi's muttered comment of 'What a brutal dictator,' Barre demanded he retract his statement, eventually ordering Elmi to “go take yourself to prison”.
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- ^ "Miscellaneous history, politics, war & nobility". Medium. October 23, 2022.