The rebellion spread. In 1979, a group of Isaaq expatriates formed the Somali National Movement (SNM), with the goal of overthrowing Barre. By 1982, the SNM were ready to launch an invasion of northern Somalia from their base in Ethiopia.
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The rebellion spread. In 1979, a group of Isaaq expatriates formed the Somali National Movement (SNM), with the goal of overthrowing Barre. By 1982, the SNM were ready to launch an invasion of northern Somalia from their base in Ethiopia.
With the 1979 Iranian revolution, the U.S. lost a key ally in the Middle East. The proximity of the Horn of Africa to Gulf oil shipping routes gave Somalia a new strategic importance. In order to maintain military bases there, the U.S. government gave Barre’s regime $163.5 million in military technology, and four times as much in economic aid from 1980-1988. With U.S. support, Barre’s army swelled to number some 120,000 troops. This formidable war-machine would be turned against its own civilians.
Throughout the early 1980s, the Barre regime used increasingly repressive tactics to suppress dissidents from all clans, with particular brutality in the northwest.
The assault focused on Hargeisa—the second-largest city in Somalia—where bombing sorties flown by Somali pilots and by South African and ex-Rhodesian mercenaries destroyed an estimated 70% of the city. The attack struck residential neighborhoods the hardest and leveled most of the city; over 5,000 civilians were killed.
Adjusted for inflation that means Siad Barre spent anything from $1.5 billion to over $2 billion , in killing Somalis. Let that sink in...$2 billion.With the 1979 Iranian revolution, the U.S. lost a key ally in the Middle East. The proximity of the Horn of Africa to Gulf oil shipping routes gave Somalia a new strategic importance. In order to maintain military bases there, the U.S. government gave Barre’s regime $163.5 million in military technology, and four times as much in economic aid from 1980-1988. With U.S. support, Barre’s army swelled to number some 120,000 troops. This formidable war-machine would be turned against its own civilians.
In 1978, military officers from the Majeerteen clan launched a coup attempt. The Red Berets, military special forces, responded by destroying water reservoirs in Majeerteen areas. As a result, an estimated 2,000 Majeerteen died of thirst. Paramilitaries also waged a campaign of sexual violence against Majeerteen women.
Bro, that's very badly done. Morons shouldn't incite you behave like them.In 1978, military officers from the Majeerteen clan launched a coup attempt. The Red Berets, military special forces, responded by destroying water reservoirs in Majeerteen areas. As a result, an estimated 2,000 Majeerteen died of thirst. Paramilitaries also waged a campaign of sexual violence against Majeerteen women.
Imagine thegoodshepard, your mother could have been one of them...
Indeed.May god bless Jaale Siyaad, the last truely wadani Somali leader. At least he will not see what we have become.
Beautiful.
You should go and read a Book. While you and those like you trivialise about teaching the language and or looking respectful you brush aside the killings and injustice reported by any respectful Human Rights organisations...Waa laga raystey Siyaad Barre iyo Xukuumaddiisii...Bal Arka
1. Horumarka Somaaliya gaadhay.
2. Sharafka adduunka aynu ku yeelanay.
3. Midnimada Somaaliyeed.
4. Badaheena iyo berrigeena sida loo ilaalinayo.
5. Khayraadkeena badda sida aan u ilaalineyno.
6. Sida sharafka leh ee tahriibku u socdo.
7. Sida sharafka leh ee budhcad badeedda aynu uga shaqaysnayno.
8. sida aynu is qarxiska iyo amuuraha u baranay.
9. Sida aynu tobanka dawladood u noqoney..Fiicanaa oo wacanaa..
10. shan madaxweyne yaa heli kara...
11. Walaalheen Xabashi iyo Africaan kale oo laga amar qaato yaa heli kara??
Somaaliya way duushey laga reysey Siyaad Barre
It was an Issaq man, Col Habane who was later a leader in SNM, whom I hold responsible.In 1978, military officers from the Majeerteen clan launched a coup attempt. The Red Berets, military special forces, responded by destroying water reservoirs in Majeerteen areas. As a result, an estimated 2,000 Majeerteen died of thirst. Paramilitaries also waged a campaign of sexual violence against Majeerteen women.
Imagine thegoodshepard, your mother could have been one of them...
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