The Revolutionary Goverment in somalia (1969-1991)
The Revolutionary Government refers to the government that came to power in Somalia after a military coup in 1969 . The coup was led by Siad Barre , who overthrew the civilian government of President Shermarke . This marked the beginning of what is known as the "Siad Barre regime" or the "Somali Democratic Republic." Here’s an overview of the key aspects of the Revolutionary Government: 1. The Coup and the Rise of Siad Barre (1969) : On October 21, 1969 , a military coup, led by Major General Siad Barre , overthrew the civilian government of President Abdirashid Ali Shermarke . Shermarke was assassinated shortly before the coup, which further weakened the government. The coup was largely bloodless, and the military quickly took control of the country. The Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC) was formed to govern Somalia, with Siad Barre at its head. 2. Socialist Ideology and the "Scientific Socialism" Policy : Siad Barre’s government adopted scient...