We went over the maps again today with our class map test. Then Mr. Bruns went to sit in his chair and he fell off. Jess couldn't stop laughing at it. 5 minutes later....she still can't stop laughing.
1. Parties involved
2. What happened or is happening
Civil War-- Somali National Government gained control of most of the North. United Somali Congress gained control of the south and capital. Fighting between rival groups. Somali people left victims of starvation, killings, and dislocation.
Battle of Mogadishu. October 3-4 1993. 124 soldiers were agter 2 lieutenants but ewere met by somalia with fire[pwer. Somali militia able to shoot down 2 black hawk helicopters. operation to recover the helicopters and crew supposed to last an hour. turned into overnight standoff. 18 died and 80 wounded. Pirates in Somalia has prevented delivery of shipments and increased shipping expenses. Cost up to $6.9 billion a year in global trade. 151 attacks on ships in 2011. Pirates believe they are protecting Somalia's waters.
3. Why did it happen
Land occupied by several countries put together to form one country of somalia. Socialist government put in place. Major General Muhammad Siad Barre led government siege. 1991 Rebels defeat Barre. Chaos and anarchy followed.
4. How did the international community(UN, US, African Union, NATO) get involved
1992--United Nations and us stepped in military. Peacekeeping operations so Somali people could reieve aid. Us in 1994 and UN in 1995 left somalia after each suffering significant causalities.
5. Current situation/How did it end
14 attempts at government since 1991. Until sept. 2012 no stable government .has transitional federal government. President" Hassa Sheikh Mohamud. Government has little control. South somalia strongly dominated by al Shabaab...Somali terroist group.
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