The organization became divided increasingly along clan lines, leading to the imprisonment of many leading members including Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, and the defection of many to the Siad Barre regime.
Organisasi ini semakin terpecah di sepanjang garis klan, yang menyebabkan banyak anggota terkemuka termasuk Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed dipenjara, dan pembelotan banyak orang ke rezim Siad Barre.