Opinion
Xabsiga Sheikh Xasan Daahir Aweys
Sh. Hassan Daahir Aweys ma yahay dembiile mase ma aha? Waa arrin u baahan in si cilmi ah looga jawaabo ee aan hiyi kaac looga jawaabin. In kasta oo aa...
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