Opinion

Jalha and Jah Allah: A Different Loss

By Dr. Ibrahim Al-Siddiq

The connection between Jalha and Al-Tahir Jah Allah is significant, despite differences in background, upbringing, and personality. Jalha had little formal education and rarely spoke about religion, whereas Al-Tahir Saad Al-Din Jah Allah leaned more towards Salafist ideology and had previously clashed with the government over doctrinal issues, as he perceived them.

Yet, there are several notable similarities between them:

1. Community Role Before Joining the Dagalo Militia

Jalha was a commander of a faction from his Misseriya tribe and had previously served in the Popular Defense Forces.

Jah Allah, on the other hand, was known for his strict religious views and had a strong community presence in his region.

2. Disputes with Militia Leadership Over Field Operations

Jalha was outspoken about securing the rights of his Misseriya people, as he was their only commander within the militia. He frequently challenged the dominance of the Mahariya Rizeigat.

Jah Allah fiercely protected his region (Tambul and its surroundings) from militia abuses, leading to direct confrontations that even escalated into armed clashes. At one point, Gaja, a militia leader, kidnapped some of his relatives.

3. Strong Sense of Self-Pride

Jalha was outspoken about his own status and that of his forces, often making harsh remarks that angered the militia’s leadership.

Similarly, Jah Allah was known for resisting the militia’s presence in his area. He even distributed weapons to those willing to defend themselves, supplying anyone who requested ammunition.

4. Independence in Decision-Making

Although Jah Allah was officially appointed as the second-in-command of the First Division in Madani, he rarely set foot there. Instead, he operated independently from Tambul and the eastern villages of Al-Jazira State, disregarding orders from the militia leadership.

Jalha, similarly, did not recognize the militia’s chain of command. At one point, he declared himself equal to Hemeti in authority.

5. Outspoken Criticism of the Militia’s Failures

Both Jalha and Jah Allah repeatedly voiced their frustrations about the militia’s failures in battle, and leaked recordings of their criticisms circulated widely.

Given the chaotic leadership and erratic decision-making within the militia, it was no surprise that both men were executed on the same day.

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