[2] Historically, when the clan would meet for political affairs, the Reer Nuur would be counted as one separate branch, on equal standing with the Habar Afan, Mahad 'Ase , Aadan Yonis and the Jibril Yonis sub groups of the Gadabuursi family .

The Reer Nuur historically have grazed up to Jijiga[18] and make up the majority of the inhabitants of the city of Awbare.

[23] These sultanates were run by the Walashma dynasty, who were originated by the famous Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn.

[24][25] In the colonial age, the Reer Nuur were adamantly anti colonization, and refused to join the British (along with other Gadabuursi) against the Dervish movement.

[26] The Balwo style of music and poetry was invented by a member of the Reer Nuur clan, known as Abdi Sinimo.