Situated near the border with Somaliland, Aware is one of the oldest cities in the Ogaden, with history spanning over centuries. Prior to the 1977 Ogaden War ('77 War) between Ethiopia and Somalia, the city served as the principal seat of the Jarar Zone.
Aware, located near the border with Somaliland, is one of the oldest cities in the Ogaden region, having a history dating back centuries. Before the 1977 Ogaden War ('77 War) between Ethiopia and Somalia, the city served as the administrative capital for the Jarar Zone.