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Siad Barre
Mohamed Siad Barre was the military dictator and President of the Somali Democratic Republic from 1969 to 1991. During his rule, he styled himself as Jaalle Siyaad ....
Timeline of Events
1969
10.21.1969
A coup d'état in Somalia brings Siad Barre to power.
1970
10.20.1970
Siad Barre declares Somalia a socialist state.
1991
1.26.1991
Mohamed Siad Barre is removed from power in Somalia, ending centralized government, and is succeeded by Ali Mahdi.