The Somali History Archive

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1973

• Liberation Front Attacks Ethiopian Rule and Israeli Penetration – December 1973

1974

• Baghdad radio on Western Somali Liberation Front operations against Ethiopian troops – January 31st 1974
• SRC Vice President holds talks with Saudis – February 3rd 1974

1975

• Arabic to be Taught in Somali Schools – April 4th 1975
• Barre interviewed on Arab-African cooperation – August 24th 1975

1976

• President Barre interview with Egyptian Magazine – February 2nd 1976
• France ‘entirely’ responsible for Djibouti clash – February 5th 1976
• French and Somali army stand off at Djibouti border – February 5th 1976
• Somali government commentary on French Somaliland clashes – February 5th 1976
• Moscow radio says imperialists seek to discredit Somali policy – February 10th 1976
• Journalists and foreign diplomats visit Loyada after French attacks – February 11th 1976
• Russian newspaper on developments in French-Somali conflict – February 12th 1976
• Barre Announces Supreme Revolutionary Council Transfer of Power to Newly Formed Socialist Party – July 1st 1976

1977

• Djibouti-Addis Ababa Railway Bridges Blown Up – June 1st 1977
• Western Somali Liberation Front report on June 13th battle near Harar – June 17th, 1977
• WSLF engaged in Major Fighting Along Strategic Roads – June 19th, 1977
• Iraqi Vice President Concludes Visit to Mogadishu – June 20th, 1977
• WSLF kills 1,207 Ethiopian troops in battle near Dire Dawa – June 20th, 1977
• President Barre condemns Ethiopia, praises Soviet Union – June 29th, 1977
• WSLF Chief Thanks Syrians For Support – July 11th 1977
• Syrian Prime Minister Receives WSLF Secretary General – July 11th 1977
• WSLF Spokesman on the Liberation of Dagahabur – August 3rd 1977
• Ethiopian Airstrikes in Northern Somalia Following Liberation of Jigjiga – September 10th 1977
• Ugandan President Idi Amin receives Somali ambassador and WSLF report – September 27th 1977