Many Somalis have information on WSLF , but not all Somalis know the real history behind this organization.
WSLF was a very formidable insurgency that was very close to defeat Ethiopia in 1978 and 1980. From 1977 to 1983, more than 20,000 Somalis joined WSLF, some wanted to create Greater Somalia, others want a new country called "Ogadenia". They fought bravely against against Ethiopians and their allies. Even after Somali army withdrawal in 1978, WSLF controlled 90 % of Ogaden lands. However, after 1984, WSLF suffered serious internal troubles that weakened it.
We should talk about the history of this guerrilla, its goals, triumphs, failures that show us the complexities of the current Ogaden situation.
I hope we can exchange opinions about this important topic.
WSLF was a very formidable insurgency that was very close to defeat Ethiopia in 1978 and 1980. From 1977 to 1983, more than 20,000 Somalis joined WSLF, some wanted to create Greater Somalia, others want a new country called "Ogadenia". They fought bravely against against Ethiopians and their allies. Even after Somali army withdrawal in 1978, WSLF controlled 90 % of Ogaden lands. However, after 1984, WSLF suffered serious internal troubles that weakened it.
We should talk about the history of this guerrilla, its goals, triumphs, failures that show us the complexities of the current Ogaden situation.
I hope we can exchange opinions about this important topic.
