Abukar Sokorow
The fledgling Somali Republic was soon in difficulty at home. During a brief period of parliamentary civilian rule (1960-1969), the countrys experiment with western democracy proved poorly adapted to the clan-based nature of Somali politics, and was soon corrupted. Against a backdrop of growing popular discontent, President Cabdirashiid Cali Sharmaarke was assassinated by one of his bodyguards while touring the Laas Caanood area, and one week later on October 21, 1969 the army commander, General Maxamed Siyaad Barre, seized power in a bloodless coup.Although few Somalis relished the prospect of military rule, Barres Supreme Revolutionary Council was widely received as a welcome alternative to the disappointments of civilian rule. A mix of young idealists and ideologues flocked to his banner of Scientific Socialism, which also won the backing of the Soviet Union. The Revolution quickly introduced the first official Somali script, launched massive literacy campaigns, and embarked on an ambitious programe of self-help schemes and social development projects.
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socoro25 (December 8, 2008 at 1:04 am)
Everyone has some kind of place that makes them feel transported to a magical realm. For some people its castles with their noble history and crumbling towers. For others its abandoned factories, ivy choked, a sense of foreboding around every corner. For us here at Curious Expeditions, there has always been something about Somalia. Row after row, shelf after shelf, there is nothing more magical than a beautiful old Somalia.
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Caawoo dhan eegmada kama caajisaayoo waan kuba celceliyaa.