Historical Events tagged with "siad barre"

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Military & Warfare

Major Offensive of Somali National Movement

May 27th, 1988 36 years ago

In late May, the Somali National Movement initiated a significant military offensive against Somali government forces in Hargeisa and Burao, which are the second- and third-largest cities in Somalia. The offensive targeted government positions as part of the broader struggle for independence in the northern region, known as Somaliland. The conflict stemmed from long-standing grievances against the central government's repression of the Somali population, particularly in the north. The fighting resulted in considerable casualties and destruction in these urban centers.

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Politics & Government

Morgan Proposes Genocide Against Isaaq People

January 23rd, 1987 38 years ago

Mohammed Said Hersi Morgan sent a letter to Somali President Siad Barre, which outlined a proposal for the extermination of the Isaaq people. This letter was part of Morgan's role as a key military figure in Barre's regime, as tensions escalated between various clans in Somalia. The letter's content aimed to officially sanction violence against the Isaaq, reflecting the brutal climate of civil conflict in Somalia during this period. Morgan's actions contributed to the broader pattern of violence that would shape the nation’s political landscape.

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Military & Warfare

Somalia's Declaration of War on Ethiopia

July 13th, 1977 47 years ago

Somalia officially declared war on Ethiopia, initiating the Ogaden War, a conflict rooted in territorial disputes over the Ogaden region, which is largely inhabited by ethnic Somalis. The announcement was made by Somali President Siad Barre, who aimed to unify the Somali people in a campaign to reclaim lands that were historically claimed by Somalia. This declaration intensified tensions in the Horn of Africa and involved multiple regional and international actors. Ethiopia's defense efforts were supported by the Soviet Union and Cuba, complicating the geopolitical landscape of the region.

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