Yusuf Mohamed Ismail facts for kids
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Yusuf Mohamed Ismail
يوسف محمد إسماعيل |
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| Ambassador of Somalia to the United Nations Human Rights Office | |
| In office 2008 – 27 March 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke |
| Succeeded by | Faduma Abdullahi Mohamud |
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| Born | 15 July 1958 Bologna, Italy |
| Died | 27 March 2015 (aged 56) Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | University of Bologna |
Yusuf Mohamed Ismail, also known as Bari-Bari, was an important diplomat and politician from Somalia. He was born on July 15, 1958, and sadly passed away on March 27, 2015. He served as Somalia's Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Office in Geneva, Switzerland. This means he represented his country and worked to protect human rights around the world.
Early Life and Education
Yusuf Mohamed Ismail was born in 1958 in Bologna, Italy. He came from an important family in Somalia. His family was originally from Garowe, which is a main city in the Puntland region of Somalia.
For his college education, Yusuf Ismail studied political science. He earned his degree from the University of Bologna in Italy.
Diplomatic Career
Yusuf Ismail became a diplomat, which is someone who represents their country in other nations. In 2008, he was chosen to be Somalia's Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Office. This office is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
As an ambassador, Yusuf Ismail worked hard to make sure people's rights were respected. He focused on human rights in Somalia and all over the world. He also worked with many groups that help people. Because of his efforts, a special group was created in 2015. This group, called the Independent Expert on Albinism, helps people with albinism globally.
Tragic Passing
On March 27, 2015, Yusuf Ismail was hurt during an attack. This happened at the Makka al-Mukarama hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia. A militant group called Al-Shabaab was responsible for the attack. Sadly, he later died from his injuries at the hospital.
Many important people shared their sadness after his death. The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the President of Puntland, Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, sent their deepest sympathies. The United Nations Human Rights Council also took a moment of silence to honor him. The Council's President, Ambassador Joachim Rücker, said that Yusuf Ismail was a respected leader. He added that Ismail's dedication to human rights had a real and positive impact.
Two days later, on March 29, a special funeral was held for Ambassador Ismail. It took place in Garowe, Somalia. Many government officials attended the service to pay their respects.
