Ahmed Mohamed Hassan (pilot)

Ahmed Mohamed Hassan (Somali: Axmed Maxamed Xasan, Arabic: أحمد محمد حسن) (born April 1, 1953) is a Somali former Air Force pilot known for refusing to follow his orders to bomb the city of Hargeisa, Somalia's second capital, during the dictatorial rule of Mohamed Siad Barre.

Ahmed Mohamed Hassan
Born
Ahmed Mohamed Hassan

(1953-04-01) 1 April 1953
Mogadishu, Trust Territory of Somaliland (now Somalia)
NationalitySomalia
Other namesAhmed Dheere (nickname)
OccupationFormer fighter pilot

He was born in central Shabelle, especially in Biyacade District, which is about 45 km from Jowhar.

His father was a funeral director in Biyacade district. He was called the father of nabadon Haji Muhumahad Hassan. He is from the Goonyar tribe. (Agoonyar gaabane)

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