About Barkhad Ali Salah
Lived 1932 – 2016 (aged 83–84). Barkhad Ali Salah was a Somali politician.
Barkhad Ali Salah (, ; 1930s–2016) was a veteran Somali politician and historian. He served as the first mayor of Bosaso.
Background Salah was born in 1938 in Bosaso, located in the northeastern Bari region. He hailed from the Dishiishe, a sub-clan of the Darod. Salah had 13 children. His firstborn was a daughter, Baxsan Barkhad, and his lastborn was a son, Osman Barkhad.
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Who was Barkhad Ali Salah?
Somali politician and historian
When was Barkhad Ali Salah born?
Barkhad Ali Salah was born in 1932 in Bosaso.
When did Barkhad Ali Salah die?
Barkhad Ali Salah died in 2016 in Bosaso, Somalia.
What was Barkhad Ali Salah's occupation?
Barkhad Ali Salah was a politician.
What nationality was Barkhad Ali Salah?
Barkhad Ali Salah was Somali.
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