In 1960 Somaliland tries to join in union with Somalia to form the Somali Republic. The union is never legally ratified and ceases to exist. In 1961 failed coup is attempted by brave Somaliland cadets. By 1962 charges are dismissed in court. Based on the pretext of no legal union
From 1960 to 1969 the corrupted SYL force their illegal union. In 1969, Afweyne Siad Barre dissolves the illegal union, and replaces it with his own scientific socialist draconian doctrine. From 1969 to 1977 Somali government sets preparations for the #IsaaqGenocide.
In 1969, Isaaqs are economically deprived by the Somali government. By 1972 Somali language is made standard language in order Afweyne to have complete control of the two states. Afweyne with assistance of writers Idaajaa and Aw Jaamac label Isaaq people as Idoor gaal raac.
In 1977 forced resettlement of mostly Ogadeen and Oromo refugees in Isaaq inhabited territories leds to force displacements & redistribution of Isaaqs land & wealth. Isaaq genocide begins and ends 1981-1991. From 1987-1989 is the climax of the #Isaaqgenocide.
Local estimates put the death toll of the Isaaq Genocide over a quarter million. In April, 6 1981 SNM liberation movement is formed to save the people from Barre's brutal dictator regime.After the SNM liberation movement trumphs the Republic of Somaliland is formed on May,18,1991
The Republic of Somaliland borders based on its former Somaliland Protectorate borders it inherited from the British decolonization on June 26, 1960.
On May 18, 1991, Somaliland restored its independence & sovereignty. May 18, 1991, is the most important day in Somaliland's history.The illegal union is finally ended after #IsaaqGenocide & SNM freedom liberation; Somaliland gains peace and establishes a functioning nation-state
The 1961 failed coup attempt by Somaliland cadets was to restore the State of Somaliland's sovereignty as it was at the time of independence on June 26, 1960.*
1978 Isaaqs formed the Afraad unit to stop WSLF rebels funded by Somalia that were killing Isaaq civilians by the border and within Ethiopia. In 1981 Afraad unit is disbanded and forms the nucleus of the SNM freedom liberation movement.*
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