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Updated: 1 Nov 2018
AHM FALL 2018 WELLS
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Created byKeirsten Andress
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Somalia has been
plagued with looters and gangs.
The first American led UN military
ship is spotted off
the coast of Mogadishu,
Somalia to help starving Somalis.A build up in anxiety has led to clan fighting.
Clan fighting in Baidoa led to
72 casualties so far.The intervention in Somalia has not
gone as planned. President
Clinton wants all American troops
withdrawn by today.Clinton becomes the 42nd
President of the US. He now holds
the responsibility of the intervention in
Somalia.The last of the US troops withdraw from Somalia.
This is the end of the intervention.Periods
Senators learn that American
helicopters shot into
a crowd of Somalis in Mogadishu.
Reports say that over
100 people were killed
including women and children.Senate passes a resolution
demanding Administration submit a
report of its goals.
Senator John McCain
denounces the action
of American troops.President Clinton decides to
negotiate with Somalia. He sends
Robert Oakley to Somalia as his messenger.
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