The Abaskuul clan makes up a significant portion of theFafan andMiddle-Juba valleys in Ethiopia'sSomali Region and Somalia, respectively.Fafan is also generally regarded as the most densely populated region in the Somali Region, given that a large majority of the inhabitants are agro-pastoralists.[7] In addition toJigjiga, the Abaskuul make the majority of inhabitants of the neighboring districts such as Mulla,Kebribeyah, andAraarso. In Somalia, the clan is mostly centered aroundBu'aale and Naasiriya districts in Middle Juba, along with Bartire, whom they make upJidwaaq together.[8]
There are also pockets of long-term Abaskuul settlements in Somaliland, particularly the Isse-subclan, in parts of Sool.[9] They lack representation in Somaliland. Skirmishes between the Abaskuul and theFiqishinni in Adhicadeeye ended with government settlement.
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