Mogadishu - Wikipedia
WebMogadishu (/ ˌ m ɒ ɡ ə ˈ d iː ʃ uː,-ˈ d ɪ ʃ-/, also US: / ˌ m oʊ ɡ-, ˌ m ɔː ɡ-/; Somali: Muqdisho, Wadaad: مُقْدِشو [mʉq'dɪ:ʃɔ] or Xamar, Wadaad: حَمَرْ ; Arabic: مقديشو , Italian: Mogadiscio), locally known as Xamar or Hamar, is the capital and most populous city of …
Battle of Mogadishu (1993) - Wikipedia
WebIt was fought on 3–4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States —supported by UNOSOM II —against the forces of the Somali National Alliance (SNA) and armed irregular citizens of south Mogadishu. The battle was part of the two-year-old Somali Civil War.
Mogadishu | Capital of Somalia, Horn of Africa, Indian Ocean port
WebMay 11, 2024 · Mogadishu, capital, largest city, and a major port of Somalia, located just north of the Equator on the Indian Ocean. One of the earliest Arab settlements on the East African coast, its origins date to the 10th century. It declined in the 16th century after a period of extensive trade with the Arab.
The Hard Lesson of Mogadishu - The Atlantic
WebOctober 3, 2023. Thirty years ago today, the U.S. military was involved in a brief but brutal battle in Somalia. In a series of firefights over two bloody days, 18 members of America’s most ...
Battle of Mogadishu | Description & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 19, 2024 · Battle of Mogadishu, battle between U.S. forces and Somali militia fighters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on October 3–4, 1993. It marked the end of a U.S.-led military intervention in Somalia, which had begun in 1992. Mogadishu, Somalia. U.S. forces had entered Somalia to protect the distribution of food aid, which was being hampered by …
The Legacy of Black Hawk Down | Smithsonian
WebBlack Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War. On October 3, 1993, about a hundred elite U.S. soldiers were dropped by helicopter into the teeming market in the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. Their...
Navigating the two sides of Somalia's capital Mogadishu
WebMay 31, 2023 · But the true essence of Mogadishu can only be experienced through its restaurants, markets, beaches and people. The city comes to life at night and is best explored on a bajaja - a Somali...
History of Mogadishu - Wikipedia
WebPrior to the civil war, Mogadishu was known as the White pearl of the Indian Ocean. Mogadishu (Somali: Muqdisho, popularly Xamar; Arabic: مقديشو) is the largest city in Somalia and the nation's capital. Located in the coastal Benadir region on the Indian Ocean, the city has served as an important port for centuries.
Mogadishu - BBC News
WebGunfire in Somali capital amid election protests. It comes after militiamen attacked army positions, close to the presidential palace, overnight. All the latest content about Mogadishu from the BBC.
Mogadishu - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebMogadishu (Somali: Muqdisho) is the capital city of the African country of Somalia. It is also the largest city in that country. It is located in the coastal Banadir region on the Somali Sea. The city has been an important port for the region for many centuries. Estimates of the city's population are between 1.5 and 3 million people.
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