1981 Two opposition groups based in Ethiopia begin guerrilla war. Reconciliation with Ethiopia induces Somali National Movement group to occupy north. Siad Barre ousted. Civil war and clan chaos. Somaliland declares secession.
Warlords plunder food aid.
US sends in military with UN backing. 1995 UN force withdrawn. 1997 Twenty-six clan factions sign a peace accord and agree to set up a National Salvation Council under collective leadership.