Dir is regarded as the father-in-law of Darod, the progenitor of the Darod clan Although some sources state it was the daughter of Hawiye who Darod married.
What are the Somaliland tribes?
The territory of Somaliland is divided between three main clans: the Dir in the western region, the Isaaq in the central region and the Darood in the eastern region. The Isaaq clan is the largest and holds most political power. Each of the clans is divided into several sub-clans.
