Hassan Dahir Aweys - Leader of the Asmara-based wing of the ARS and chairman of the group. Later became Al-Shabaab's spiritual leader. See also Advance of the Islamic Courts Union Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya Al-Shabaab (Somalia) Islamic Courts Union Somalia War (2006–2009) Somali Civil War (2009–present) References Factions in the Somali Civil War Guerrilla organizations Islamic terrorism in Somalia Jihadist groups Organizations established in 2009 Rebel groups in Somalia Sunni Islamist groups