Somalia under Siad Barre (1969–1991)

1. Military coup establishes Supreme Revolutionary Council

   Oct 21, 1969Labels: Mohamed Siad, Supreme Revolutionary, Somali National

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2. Somalia declared a socialist state

   Jan 1, 1970Labels: Somali Republic, Supreme Revolutionary

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3. Somali written in official Latin script

   Oct 1, 1972Labels: Somali language, Latin alphabet

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4. Somalia joins the Arab League

   Feb 14, 1974Labels: Arab League, Somali Republic

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   • Arab League

5. Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party founded

   Jun 26, 1976Labels: Somali Revolutionary, SRSP

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6. Ogaden War begins with Somali offensive

   Jul 13, 1977Labels: Ogaden War, Somali National

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7. Somalia breaks with USSR and expels advisers

   Nov 13, 1977Labels: Soviet Union, Somali Republic

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8. Somali Salvation Democratic Front forms in exile

   Jan 1, 1978Labels: Somali Salvation, dissident officers

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   • Routledge

9. Failed coup attempt triggers harsher repression

   Apr 9, 1978Labels: failed coup, security forces

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10. New constitution approved by referendum

    Aug 25, 1979Labels: Constitution of, Somali Republic

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    • African Elections

11. Somali National Movement founded in London

    Apr 6, 1981Labels: Somali National, exile group

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12. SNM offensive seizes Burao and attacks Hargeisa

    May 27, 1988Labels: Somali National, Burao, Hargeisa

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13. United Somali Congress established in Rome

    Jan 7, 1989Labels: United Somali, opposition coalition

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14. Siad Barre flees Mogadishu amid USC advance

    Jan 26, 1991Labels: Siad Barre, United Somali

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