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What was the cause of the Somali civil war?
As I argued elsewhere,2 the main causes of the Somali conflict are competition for resources and/or power, the colonial legacy, and repression by the military regime. Politicised clan identity, availability of weapons, and the presence of large numbers of unemployed youth are considered as contributing causes.
What happened in the Somalia civil war?
Somalia’s defeat in the Ogaden War strained the stability of the Siad regime as the country faced a surge of clan pressures. In January 1991 forces of the Hawiye-based United Somali Congress (USC) led a popular uprising that overthrew Siad and drove him to seek asylum among his own clansmen.
When did Somalia conflict start?
1991
Somali Civil War/Start dates
How was Somalia formed?
The Republic of Somalia was formed in 1960 by the federation of a former Italian colony and a British protectorate. Mohamed Siad Barre (Maxamed Siyaad Barre) held dictatorial rule over the country from October 1969 until January 1991, when he was overthrown in a bloody civil war waged by clan-based guerrillas.
Why was Somalia colonized?
Britain colonized the north-west of Somalia in order to produce food supplies for the British in the port of Aden (Yemen). In 1887 Britain set up a Protectorate over Somaliland. France also colonized parts of the Somali coast. The Protectorate of Italian Somaliland, in central Somalia, was declared in 1889.
When did the Somali civil war start and end?
Somali Civil War
| Date | 1991 (disputed) – present |
|---|---|
| Location | Somalia |
| Result | Ongoing conflict Fall of the Supreme Revolutionary Council Consolidation of states Conflict between radical Islamists and the government De facto independence of Somaliland New government formed in 2012 |
Why does Somaliland exist?
The entity that today calls itself the Republic of Somaliland owes its existence to two main factors: its proximity to Yemen and its abundance of sheep. In the late 19th century, Britain (with the support of Italy) and France (with the support of Russia) were locked in a struggle for control of the Nile.
Is Somaliland recognized by the UN?
Somaliland is a member of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO).