History
This year marks the beginning of the Somali Civil War after the collapse of Siad Barre’s regime.
1991
This country led the 1992–1994 humanitarian and military mission called Operation Restore Hope.
US
This is the capital city of Somalia.
Mogadishu
Somalia is located on this strategic region of East Africa, near the Gulf of Aden.
Horn of Africa
What are the 2 colors of the Somali Flag
Blue and White
The Somali Civil War erupted after the fall of this longtime dictator.
Siad Barre
The 1993 Battle of Mogadishu involved U.S. and UN troops and inspired this 2001 film.
Black Hawk Down
This self-declared state in northern Somalia claims independence but is not internationally recognized.
Somaliland
Which 2 countries ruled over Somaliland
UK and Italy
Population of Somalia today is about.
17 Million
The absence of a central government in Somalia led to this term being used to describe its political situation throughout the 1990s.
Failed State
The United Nations mission in Somalia was known by this abbreviation.
UNOSOM
This breakaway region in northeastern Somalia is semi-autonomous and has a functioning government.
What is Puntland?
This Somali-American won a seat in the U.S. Congress and frequently speaks about the Somali diaspora. US rep for Minnesota.
Ilhan Omar
Name a neighboring country
Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti
This Islamic insurgent group gained control of much of southern Somalia in the late 2000s.
Al-Shabaab
In 2006, this neighboring country invaded Somalia to oust the Islamic Courts Union.
Ethiopia
This Islamist coalition briefly controlled Mogadishu in 2006 before being ousted by Ethiopian troops.
the Islamic Courts Union
Name 3 or more US presidents during the war
George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Joe Biden
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This transitional government was formed in 2004 in an effort to re-establish order in Somalia.
Transitional Federal Government
What battle was the US involved in
Battle of Mogadishu or Black Hawk Down
Somali piracy has been especially active in this body of water.
Gulf of Aden
Name a reason why the war hasnt ended
political, social, economic, and historical factors
What is the currency used called
Somali Shilling