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2.b. directions: read and annotate below. answer the questions based on the reading. background/history over the last quarter of a century, somalia has struggled with internal fighting and poor economic and social conditions for its people. since decolonization (become an independent nation) there has been no real centralized authority in somalia, and the country is divided into at least sixteen warring factions (groups), based on clan (family) alliances, which constantly change. in 1969, mohammed siad barre became the leader of somalia through a military coup (revolt). after a long and difficult regime (rule), he, in turn, was overthrown in january of 1991 by a coalition (partnership) of opposing clans, known as the united somalia congress. soon after the revolution, the coalition divided into two groups, one led by ali mahdi and the other by mohammed farah aidid. the resulting violent inter - clan warfare led to the destruction of the agriculture (farming) of somalia, which then led to starvation for many of its people. 1. describe the events in somalia and the changes in government rule in sequence. 1. after somalia became independent, there was no real centralized government. 2. there were ____ warring (fighting) factions, based on clan alliances. 3. in 1969,__ 4. in january of 1991,__ 5. the united somalia congress (the coalition) soon __ 6. the groups are led by __ and __. 7. the fighting has led to ____ 2. based on the information regarding somalias current state, what actions should the international community including the united states take in order to improve stability in somalia? write at least one paragraph.

Explanation:

1. After Somalia became independent, there was no real centralized government.
2. There were at least sixteen warring (fighting) factions, based on clan alliances.
3. In 1969, Mohammed Siad Barre became the leader of Somalia through a military coup.
4. In January of 1991, he was overthrown by a coalition of opposing clans (the United Somalia Congress).
5. The United Somalia Congress (the coalition) soon divided into two groups.
6. The groups are led by Ali Mahdi and Mohammed Farah Aidid.
7. The fighting has led to the destruction of the agriculture of Somalia and starvation for many of its people.

Answer:

1. no real centralized government
2. at least sixteen
3. Mohammed Siad Barre became the leader through a military coup
4. Mohammed Siad Barre was overthrown by the United Somalia Congress
5. divided into two groups
6. Ali Mahdi; Mohammed Farah Aidid
7. destruction of agriculture and starvation