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The '''Berbera uprising '''or '''Isaaq uprising in Berbera''' was a revolt by the ] clan of the ] against the ] in the ] of ] in 1883. The rebellion was triggered by the oppressive governance of Abd al-Rahman Bey, the ] governor, whose exploitative policies and injustices inflamed local resentment.
The '''Berbera uprising''' was a revolt by the ] clan of the ] against the ] in the ] of ] in 1883. The rebellion was triggered by the oppressive governance of Abd al-Rahman Bey, the ] governor, whose exploitative policies and injustices inflamed local resentment.
The Berbera uprising was a revolt by the Habr Awal clan of the Isaaq against the Egyptian administration in the Northern Somali Port city of Berbera in 1883. The rebellion was triggered by the oppressive governance of Abd al-Rahman Bey, the Egyptian governor, whose exploitative policies and injustices inflamed local resentment.
Background
By 1883, Egypt was in economic decline and sought to withdraw its garrisons from outlying territories that were costly to maintain. The withdrawal of Egyptian forces from Berbera, a key port on the Gulf of Aden, coincided with growing interest from European powers such as Britain, France, and Italy in the region.
Governor Abd al-Rahman Bey, described as a "polite and plausible" man, seized Somali property, falsified records, denied justice, and used funds for personal luxury projects. He further angered the Somali populace by photographing women without their consent and disrupting trade by manipulating exchange rates. These actions created widespread unrest.
The uprising
Tensions reached a boiling point when Abd al-Rahman Bey reportedly murdered a Somali man while attempting to rob a caravan. In response, members of the Habar Awal clan rose up in rebellion and killed the governor. The murder of the Egyptian governor and the ensuing unrest forced the Egyptian garrison to reconsider its position in Berbera.
Aftermath
The uprising marked a significant turning point in Berbera's history. Concerns over the Mahdiyya uprising in Sudan and growing instability in Berbera convinced Egypt to expedite its withdrawal from the region. The British, who were increasingly interested in securing trade routes through the Red Sea, would later establish greater influence over Somaliland following Egypt's departure.
Khedivate of Egypt