What Happened After Rebels in Somalia Ousted Long­time Dictator Siad

question 29

Multiple Choice

What happened after rebels in Somalia ousted long­time dictator Siad Barré?

• A) He and his supporters quickly reclaimed power.
• B) Sympathetic leaders took office, seeking to restore order and build the nation's economy.
• C) The U.S. sent in troops to attempt to bring Barré back to office.
• D) Years of fighting and famine began that caused hundreds of thousands of deaths.
• E) Massive protesters took to the streets, celebrating the coup.

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