Wed Apr 30 10:15:40 UTC 2025: ## Somali Great-Granddaughter Traces Legacy of Anti-Colonial Hero
**Mogadishu, Somalia** – A century after his death, the legacy of Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, a Somali anti-colonial leader, continues to inspire. His great-granddaughter recently embarked on a journey to Somalia, retracing the steps of her ancestor and uncovering the story of his 20-year struggle against European colonial powers.
Hassan, a Sufi Muslim, poet, and military leader known to his enemies as “The Mad Mullah,” united diverse Somali clans under the banner of the Dervish Movement in the early 20th century. Facing British, Italian, French, and Ethiopian occupation, the Dervishes, leveraging their intimate knowledge of the terrain, inflicted significant defeats on the colonial forces. Though ultimately unsuccessful in achieving complete independence for Somalia, Hassan’s resistance movement remains a powerful symbol of national pride and defiance against imperialism. This documentary follows his great-granddaughter’s journey, providing a poignant perspective on his vision for a free Somalia and the enduring impact of his fight for freedom.
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