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1991 in Somalia

Explore 6 historical events and records for Somalia in 1991.

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Historical records for Somalia in 1991

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1991

Capture of Mogadishu

Barrah, Muhammad Siyad · Mogadishu · President of Somalia · Warfare / Civil War

Mogadishu is captured by the rebels

1991

Ceasefire

Muhammad, Ali Mahdi · Mogadishu · President of Somalia · Warfare / Civil War

A ceasefire is signed but collapses

1991

Constitution of Somalia

Muhammad, Ali Mahdi · Mogadishu · President of Somalia · Government / Government of Somalia

The Somaliland Republic is founded

1991

Independence of Somalia

Muhammad, Ali Mahdi · Mogadishu · President of Somalia · Government / Government of Somalia

North East Somalia is ceded

1991

President of Somalia

Muhammad, Ali Mahdi · President of Somalia · Government / Government of Somalia

Appointed President of Somalia

1991

Prime Minister of Somalia

Ghalib, Umar Arteh · Prime Minister of Somalia · Government / Government of Somalia

Appointed Prime Minister of Somalia

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