Siad Barre
Somali General and 3rd President
Born
1919
107 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Somalia
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Served as the third President of Somalia from 1969 to 1991, overseeing the country's transition to a socialist state. Established a one-party system under the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party. Implemented nationalization of key resources and military expansion. Contributed to the Ogaden War against Ethiopia from 1977 to 1978, which initially resulted in territorial gains before military setbacks. The regime faced growing opposition in the late 1980s, leading to civil war and ultimately the loss of power in 1991. Exiled and lived in Nigeria until death in 1995.
Established a socialist state in Somalia
Led Somalia during the Ogaden War
Maintained power for over two decades
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