Historical Events tagged with "mogadishu"
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Military & Warfare
U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu Evacuated by Helicopter
January 5th, 1991 34 years ago
As violence erupted in Mogadishu, U.S. personnel were evacuated from the U.S. Embassy by helicopter. This urgent operation highlighted the deteriorating security situation in Somalia as armed conflict escalated, prompting a swift response to ensure the safety of diplomats and staff. The evacuation marked a significant moment as it represented the complications of foreign diplomacy in a war-torn nation.
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