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1. because the country Somali claims that Ogaden has the same culture as other somalis and that they should come together while Ethiopia claims that its a part of Ethiopia and that the somali culture of Ogaden is one identity of Ethiopia.
2. Oil exists in the Ogaden region so you know when money is involved everyone wants to take part in it.
3. Land, land is important because with a growing population everywhere having land is critical for resources and survival.
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What countries have fought over the Ogaden Region of Somalia?
Ethiopia. Not sure about any other countries.
How did the cold war affected Ethiopia?
In a blink of an eye, everything can change. It happened when Mengistu Haile Mariam was appointed to chairman of the military and head of state of Ethiopia on February 11, 1977. Throughout the rest of Mariam's first year of reign, Ethiopia tried to suppress its opponents and enemies. Maxamed Siyaad Barre, president of Somalia, realized that Ethiopia was having major opposition against its own military and government, causing a lot of confusion and warfare. Barre used this opportunity to attack Ethiopia. His army consisted of 50,000 soldiers (15,000 from the Western Somalia Liberation Front, and 35,000 regular Somalians). These soldiers started to go into the Ogaden, the eastern territory of Ethiopia, in May through June of 1977. They weeded their way into Ethiopian day-to-day life, having a huge effect on what they did. In July of 1977, treacherous warfare broke out. Mariam's armed forces consisted of only 24,000 soldiers with limited weapons. Predictably, Barre had over twice as many fighting men and women as Mariam. The resulted was obvious: after two long months of fighting, Barre controlled ninety percent of the Ogaden. He started pushing his military units and forcing Mariam's units into non-Ethiopian territories and countries. Allies of Ethiopia saw this as a huge threat and helped out. North Korea, Cuba, and the Soviet Union supported Mariam and his troops by giving Ethiopia dozens helicopter pilots, thousands of soldiers, weapons and military aid. Finally, after thirteen long, bloody months, Ethiopia (with help from its allies) gained back control over the Ogaden, and the Ogaden war was finally over.
How many refugees are from Somalia?
there are 2500.2000.20 in Somalia refgees from the civil war in somali we have a Trouble maney year's we fight sub clanes the refugees is over world
What effect did famine in Somalia and Ethiopia have on Americans?
Part of of Ethiopia used to belong to Somalia, which is why a lot of somali people live in that border of Somalia and Ethiopia. The Americans sent over troops to make peace in Somalia to help restore peace during the somali civil war.But the somali people did not really like having forgieners in their country. While the American troops tried to make peace two American troops were killed, after that all the troops were taken out of the country. but that was the first time. the second time they belived that terriost were in the country and bomed the country.
How many Countries are Third World?
There are over 30 countries that are considered to be Third World. Some of these countries include Somalia, Yemen, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Zambia.
Which terrorist group fight against Somalian gorvernment?
al-Shabaab, a militant islamist group has gained control over much of somalia and is 'fighting' the Somali government.
What Country is bigger Netherlands Or Somalia?
Somalia is over 15 times larger than the Netherlands.
Is the population in Ethiopia too high?
No ethiopia is not over populated. Many countries are more populated than Ethiopia.
Relative location of Somalia?
Somalia's Latitudinal and Longitudinal Coordinates With a latitude of 5.1521° N, Somalia is in the northern hemisphere. Similarly, Somalia is to the north of the equator. The longitude of Somalia is the coordinate of 46.1996° E, placing the country in the eastern hemisphere.
Are Somalis related to Ethiopians?
i m somali and i believe most of the east african were once great nation specially Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, and Djibouti, and also rulled egypt before the arabs invade and took over so yes we all related but we Somalis deny that as we became enemies with Ethiopia but i hope this will end one day and become allies
Who colonised Somalia?
Starting in the late nineteenth century, Somalia began to be colonized by Europe. Britain, France, Italy, Egypt and Ethiopia colonized Somalia. Egypt first took over the coast in 1875. Britain wanted to take over the coast of Somalia, in order to guard the Suez Canal. Britain negotiated with local tribe leaders to gain more land. Five years after Egypt's colonization, Britain created the British Somali land (Somalia History). Britain also wanted most of the northern coast to gain resources such as mutton and livestock. The French on the other hand originally wished for a part of Egypt but were expelled by the British. There they had wanted a coal station on the red sea to strengthen links with China. Because they couldn't receive the part of Egypt, they took control of a section of Somalia. Italy was the most inexperienced country out of the Europeans. They only wished not to deal with any other countries while conquering a country. They got just this and took over southern Somalia without any issues
When did the US Army Rangers operate in Somalia?
It was in Mogadishu, Somalia. The year was 1993. The Army Rangers and Delta Force went in and we lost a grand total of 19 men. While the enemy lost over 1000.You can read about the culmination of the hottest fire fight in the book Blackhawk Down, by Mark Bowden.
