Historical Events tagged with "siad_barre"
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Politics & Government
End of Siad Barre's Regime in Somalia
January 26th, 1991 34 years ago
In January 1991, Mohamed Siad Barre was ousted from power in Somalia, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape. Following a period of civil unrest and conflict, various clan-based factions united against Barre's regime, which had faced increasing dissent due to its authoritarian rule and declining economic conditions. The culmination of these efforts led to Barre fleeing the capital, Mogadishu, ultimately resulting in Ali Mahdi Muhammad assuming leadership. His rise heralded the end of centralized government in Somalia.
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