The son of ex-Somali dictator Mohamed Siad Barre has resided in Ohio for years, as revealed in a recent report. Ayanle Siad Barre, aged 61, resides in the Columbus region, which hosts a significant Somali community, according to the New York Post. The report also notes his sister, Deka Mohamed Siad, lives in Ohio.
Mohamed Siad Barre presided over Somalia from 1969 until the governmental overthrow in 1991. His regime’s accusations include mass killings, resulting in up to 200,000 deaths, alongside torture and human rights abuses, particularly against the Isaaq clan. He passed away in 1995.
Historians like Mohamed Haji Ingiriis from Oxford University described Ayanle as a crucial associate of his father, noting his substantial governmental power. Fox News Digital hasn’t independently verified these claims.
Another era figure, Yusuf Abdi Ali, previously resided in the U.S. before deportation. He engaged in torture during his command in the Somali National Army, ordering soldiers to detain and torture civilians, involving extrajudicial killings as determined by a U.S. immigration judge in 2024. Ali had lived as a permanent resident in Virginia, deported to Somalia in December 2024.
The United States will not be a safe haven for those who commit human rights violations. – ICE official Russell Hott
Additionally, Ayanle runs a translation-services business, Somal Global Services. His sister, Deka, along with her late husband, managed Vanguard Home Health Care, receiving over $1.8 million in Medicare funds, as per reviewed documents. The firm appears to have functioned legitimately, filing necessary paperwork.
Barre regime survivors urge U.S. authorities to scrutinize family members concerning their roles during the dictatorship. Human rights activist Suleiman Bolaleh called for an investigation to discern Barre family members’ knowledge or actions during the rule.
Though an investigation is demanded, it hasn’t confirmed any misconduct by Ayanle or his relatives. Attempts to contact Ayanle Siad Barre for comments through public listings were unsuccessful. Agencies such as ICE, the DOJ, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services haven’t responded promptly to requests from Fox News Digital.