Mooryan takeover anniversary.
26kii January 1991
- Thread starter Somali Saayid
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Apparently USC were having "independence" day celebrations in January.
Knocked out tanks belonging to Red Beret Presidential Guard during the many battles before the exodus from Mogadishu.
Mooryans looting goverment arms depot.
Mooryan posing for a picture outside of Villa Somalia before it was ransacked and looted.
Mooryan looting a home in Mogadishu.
USC inside Villa Somalia.
Young mooryan poses for a picture atop a Jiib with a Anti Tank gun.
War ravaged street in Mogadishu.
The Battle of Mogadishu in January 1991 was a critical turning point in Somalia’s history, as it led to the ousting of President Siad Barre and the collapse of his regime. The battle was intense, chaotic, and marked by fierce urban warfare between Siad Barre's government forces and rebel militias, particularly the United Somali Congress (USC), led predominantly by the Hawiye clan.
Key Dynamics of the Battle:
1. USC's Advance on Mogadishu:
The USC, under the command of General Mohamed Farah Aidid and supported by Ali Mahdi Mohamed, launched a coordinated assault on Mogadishu in late 1990.
The USC forces entered the city from multiple directions, systematically targeting government installations, military barracks, and key infrastructure.
2. Government's Response:
Siad Barre deployed his elite Red Berets (Duub Cas), loyal troops drawn mainly from his Marehan sub-clan of the Darod.
Barre’s forces used heavy artillery, tanks, and airstrikes to repel the insurgents, but their efforts were hampered by low morale, dwindling supplies, and the growing strength of the USC.
3. Urban Warfare:
The fighting in Mogadishu was brutal and chaotic, with battles taking place in densely populated neighborhoods.
Civilians were caught in the crossfire, and much of the city was devastated by artillery shelling, mortar fire, and looting.
Key areas of resistance included Villa Somalia (the presidential palace), the Ministry of Defense, and military bases around the city.
5. Collapse of Barre’s Forces:
By mid-January 1991, the USC had gained control of most of Mogadishu, and Barre’s forces were in full retreat.
Villa Somalia was stormed, forcing Barre to flee with his remaining loyalists to the southwestern Gedo region, where his clan dominated.
Casualties and Destruction:
The battle caused heavy casualties among both combatants and civilians, though exact numbers are difficult to estimate.
Large sections of Mogadishu were destroyed by the fighting, with homes, businesses, and infrastructure left in ruins.
The city descended into chaos, with widespread looting and violence following Barre’s departure.
Aftermath of the Battle:
On January 26, 1991, Siad Barre fled Mogadishu, marking the end of his 21-year rule.
The USC declared victory and Ali Mahdi Mohamed was named interim president, but internal divisions within the USC soon led to further conflict, particularly between Ali Mahdi and General Aidid.
Mogadishu, now controlled by rival militias, became the epicenter of Somalia’s ongoing civil war.
The Battle of Mogadishu in 1991 was not only the fall of Barre’s regime but also the beginning of a prolonged period of lawlessness and instability in Somalia. It highlighted the devastating consequences of clan-based politics and the absence of a unifying national government.
Black day in the history of Somalia!
The downfall of our nation and we're still unable to recover.
The downfall of our nation and we're still unable to recover.
34 years later still no government. Every single leader since Barre has been fake bunker leader. patted down and protected by foreigners
some leaders so disconnected from country they even live abroad for safety. I dont even see how they can show face and even talk about countries politics
I believe it's a punishment for rebelling against our leader. I mean he wasnt perfect but he was 100x better then now.
All of that just for this to be the outcome
we have been cursed with mediocre leaders.
only first 3 real leaders, rest figure heads of splintered country. Now a days when elections mentioned somaliland not even included in official govt documents they good as gone. give it time puntland and jubbaland will go same way.View attachment 353748
All of that just for this to be the outcome
Abdisamad
VIP
Rebels in other countries actually restore law and order and form a government, what did the low iq moryaan do after Siyad Barre left? They killed, looted and raped both the Somali nation and its citizens, then when there was nothing left they turned on each other.. What is there to celebrate for them?
Allahhu Akbar Jan 26 should be the new independent day nit that October day 
the world doesnt care about somalia now a days. italians spent crazy amount of money and built up somalia during colonial era because they wanted to project power in africa. but they had such little land compared to other european powers. They invested a bunch of money sent thousands of their people to overcompensate. Built project taught language and governance.That day should have been the end of ‘Somalia’ but some well-meaning and resourceful people decided to revive the dead donkey. Shame their efforts were in vain.
The next phase of somalia was cold war, where again somalia got a bunch of money and world support as russians and americans tried to win influence. this allowed us to build strong military and execute many projects again.
today country is just kept alive. money thrown at govermnent to barely keep it afloat nobody wants strong somalia this was decided by ethiopia and supported by world powers like america. many combination led to this but don't see it changing. they know even if they invest billions and send thousands of people it can all collapse again over night. we basically being quarantined
Nobody wants a strong-belligerent somalia but the thruth is somalis cant achieve it anway. It's not something we are capable of, so its sort of a moot point.
TheLand
VIP
If you think about it, in some ways Somalis are kinda fortunate this happened. Look at what’s happening with the migrant crises all over the world, meanwhile most Somalis who left did so decades ago and are now comfortably secure in the west. Many people would kill to be in such a position today. It will only get worse over time with global warming and wars.
True but our chaos can spread beyond borders why we in isolation for now. Kenya granted whole world visa free stays except us And Libya
Yes very fortunate our purchasing power crazy , because so many of us in west with citizenships and good jobs.
We send billions back home. Before collapse many used to work in places like Kuwait oil fields and sent money back home it was good money. But never do Arabs give citizenship and equal opportunities just temporary labor. Many of those people in middleast struggling no real future just stuck in limbo
TheLand
VIP
Yes, the threat of Somalia's problems spreading to neighbouring regions is exactly why the west is involved, and why ethiopia invaded in 2006. They are in a predicament where a strong belligerent somalia is bad for the region's stability, and a divided-anarchic one is also terrible situation. A neutered western vassal state that focuses on economics and stability and abandons irredentism is the best deal. I dont think anyone wants somalia dead, but just not a pose a threat.True but our chaos can spread beyond borders why we in isolation for now. Kenya granted whole world visa free stays except us And Libya
TheLand
VIP
At some point we have to stop pointing fingers and look at ourselves. We are not ‘normal’ people. Very violent, arrogant and unproductive as a whole. It’s no wonder then we are a failure overall. Unless that culture changes nothing will change about Somalias future.
If he's a real geeljire somalia being finished forever is infinitely a better deal than that fate.
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