Somali National Front

The Somali National Front (SNF) was a political revolutionary movement and armed militia in Somalia.

History

Initially made up of loyalists to former Regime and the remnants of the Somali National Army forces after his ouster from office, the SNF's intent and goal was to recapture Mogadishu and reinstate Barre's regime.[1]

Later, under General Omar haji massale, the SNF united the Marehan with the other Darod clans led by General Mohammed Said Hersi "Morgan".[2]

Structure
  • Leaders: Ali Mohamed Mokhtar (Dr. Ali Nur) Gen Omar haji massale, Dr. Ahmed Sheikh Ali Ahmed, Mohamud Sayid Aden, General Mohammed Hashi Gaani, Col Yusuf Mohamed Abdulkadir (Kanti), Col Barre Hiiraale, Col. Abdirizak Issak Bihi, Col. Osman Haji Ahmed and Noor Matan Abdi Garaad.
  • Area of Operations: Southern and Central Somalia; occasional forays to outskirts of Mogadishu and neighboring borders.
  • Tribal Affiliation: Marehan
  • Headquarters: Kismayo
  • Opponent: USC, SSDF , RRA
  • Founded: March 1991


References
  1. "Somalia - Civil War". Britannica. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
  2. "Focus on Africa, Somali National Front". BBC. 4 April 1991. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
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