Hussein Kulmiye Afrah | |
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7th Speaker of the Parliament of Somalia | |
In office 1 November 1989 – 22 January 1991 | |
President | Siad Barre |
Preceded by | Mohamed Ibrahim Liqliiqato |
Vice President of Somalia | |
In office 1972 – January 1990 | |
President | Siad Barre |
Preceded by | Mohamed Ainanshe Guled |
Succeeded by | Ahmed Mohamoud Farah |
Personal details | |
Born | 1920 Afgooye, Lower Shebelle, Italian Somaliland |
Died | 12 April 1993 Virginia, United States | (aged 73)
Resting place | Mogadishu, Somalia |
Political party | Supreme Revolutionary Council |
Alma mater | Carabinieri Officers’ College in Velletri, Italy |
Profession | Statesman Police officer Military officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Somalia |
Branch/service | Army Police |
Years of service | 1975–1979 (Army) 1957–1990 (Police) |
Rank | Major General |
Hussein Kulmiye Afrah (Somali: Xuseen Kulmiye Afrax, Arabic: أفراح حسين) (1920 – 1993)[1][2] was the Vice President of Somalia during the era of Siad Barre, serving from 1972 to 1990.[3] He was also a member of the Supreme Revolutionary Council and served as the Minister of Interior from 1971 to 1974.[4]