1961 revolt in Somalia | |||||||
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Part of the conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the separatism in Somalia | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Somali Republic | Pro-Somaliland coup plotters | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Somali National Army garrisons of Hargeisa and Burao | At least 24 junior officers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | 1 killed, all others arrested |
The 1961 revolt in Somalia was an unsuccessful revolt and coup d'état attempt in northern Somalia which took place in December 1961. The coup plotters, a group of northern junior officers, intended to restore the independence of the State of Somaliland.
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