The article details the anti-colonial struggle led by Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, a Sufi leader who united the Somali clans in a movement against colonial rule in the Horn of Africa during the early 20th century. The British, Italians, French, and Ethiopians dominated the region, but Hassan's Dervish Movement posed a serious challenge for 20 years, winning several battles due to their local knowledge. The piece also follows his great-granddaughter's journey to Somalia and her quest to connect with her ancestor's legacy as a symbol of resistance and national pride.
Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, a Sufi Muslim and military leader, united the Somali clans and led the Dervish Movement against colonial forces in the Horn of Africa.
Hassan's struggle, although ultimately unsuccessful, left a legacy that resonates in contemporary Somalia, where he is a symbol of resistance and national pride.
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