Siad Barre
Americannoun
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Somalia's system of direct voting was abolished after Siad Barre took power in 1969.
From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025
Clans fought against each other in the Somali civil war that started after the overthrow of long-time ruler Siad Barre in 1991 and the worst of the fighting continued until 2001.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2024
In Somalia in 1991, the fall of longtime dictator Mohamed Siad Barre led to decades of anarchy and famine, with rival Somali warlords battling for control.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2023
Somalia descended into chaos following the 1991 ousting of longtime dictator Siad Barre by warlords who then turned on each other.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022
Somalia began to fall apart in 1991 when warlords ousted dictator Siad Barre and then turned on each other.
From Washington Times ● May 17, 2022
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