Mohamed Farrah Aidid

Mohamed Farrah Aidid (Somali: Maxamed Faarax Caydiid) (1934 - August 1, 1996) was a Somali politician and the leader of the Habr Gidr clan, who hindered international famine relief efforts in the early 1990s and challenged the presence of United Nations and United States troops in the country. Aidid was one of the main targets of Operation Restore Hope, the U.N. and U.S. military operation to provide humanitarian aid and breaking the military siege in Somalia.

Related Topics:
Somali - 1934 - August 1 - 1996 - Somali - Famine - 1990s - United Nations - United States - Operation Restore Hope

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