Somalia: The Forgotten Story | Al Jazeera World

Somalia's modern history is a tale of independence, prosperity and democracy in the 1960s, military dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s - followed by a desperate decline into civil war and chaos almost ever since.
The effect of the war has been to scatter the Somali people in their millions to refugee camps and neighbouring countries - and in their hundreds of thousands to the UK, Canada and the United States.
Somalia gained independence from Britain and Italy in 1960. It held free and fair elections and was ruled democratically from 1960 to 1969.
Once labelled the "Switzerland of Africa", Somalia enjoyed almost a decade of democracy. The first elected president of Somalia, uniting the former British and Italian territories, was Adam Abdullah Osman who reigned for seven years. He was succeeded, freely and peacefully, by Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke.
Sharmarke, however, was assassinated by one of his own bodyguards in 1969.
Speaker of the Somali Parliament Mukhtar Mohamed Hussein took over, but his brief, six-day tenure was cut short by a military coup led by General Siad Barre, ending Somalia's period of democratic government.
Whatever its faults - and there were many - Barre's 22-year rule effectively created modern Somalia, building one of Africa's strongest armies and massively improving the literacy of the population.
Yet Barre, who gained the support of the US and the Soviet Union, the superpowers of the day, also dissolved parliament, suspended the constitution, banned political parties, arrested politicians and curbed press freedom.
"From then, there was a downward trend. In everything. A disintegration. And every time things were going down, the military regime was becoming more brutal and more dictatorial," says Jama Mohamed Ghalib, a former Somali government minister.
But when Barre launched the Ogaden war in 1977 to take the Somali majority region from Ethiopia, it provoked serious international opposition, including that of the Soviet Union which had once supported Barre but now sided with Ethiopia. The Somali army was forced to withdraw.
But the other long-lasting outcome was civil war, with myriad competing factions and frequent intervention by foreign powers and neighbouring countries.
In 2006, the Islamic Courts Union split into several factions, one of which was Al Shabab. The radical group still controls large parts of the south of the country today.
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[@gibrankhan2174]

Met a few Somali brothers at my university in Pakistan. They introduced me to the beautiful culture of Somalia, one with much to offer to the world. Inshallah, Somalia will rise again. Wa’salaam.

[@huseeynabdulahi249]

Masha ALLAH Thanks brother Thanks man really appreciate that

[@a.hakimsufi4910]

Thank you bro

[@jeffreyrichardson]

Inshallah to you...

[@Arafodore]

Ameen ya Rabbi 😢

[@ibrahimhafsa3038]

Aha

[@impychimpyable]

From Iraq, greeting to our brothers and sisters in Somalia. Many prayers to you and your country. Hopefully it will become prosperous and stable once again!

[@IbrahimIshak10]

Thanks my our beautiful brothers in Iraq we remember what Sadam Hussein have done somalia and somalis god bless with all iraqian people

[@farxanmaslah4726]

Thanks we all so love iraq

[@somalinimobadbaado8110]

Thanks my bro man insha allah we will rise again

[@abdulaziz5681]

Somalia and Iraq played a great in Arab world

[@ahmed-pv6te]

greetigs

[@garjaw7]

Somalia will be come top of all world countries. Insha allah you agree like.

[@cholo184]

In shaaa Allah Allah bless somalia, i like soooo much.

[@johnfights4manyresonsjohnf851]

Your a fool brain washed from birth. Allah will do nothing lol Must get rid of the gangster regime

[@sarathewonderful7561]

Johnfights4manyresons Johnfighys4manyresons See you in Naar. You’ll regret that.

[@danmburu9203]

Still waiting, today Mogadishu was up in flames when suicide bombers decided to meet their virgins

[@bestplanet8440]

Nope

[@madymbondi]

In conclusion, every incident that ever occurred in Somalia 🇸🇴 from the civil war to piracy is as a result of foreign intervention

[@Nikkinoonie]

Yes ‼️‼️ Omg ‼️‼️‼️ So sad ‼️

[@abdihalimyusufmohamed8903]

Exactly. But they don't want to hear this.

[@ahmedkamil1749]

100000000000000000000000000000% with a bit of greed from within!

[@emfarah3758]

Bingo!

[@hydra9809]

nope. This is 100% somalis fault they clearly weren't capable of running their own country

[@E1991.]

It breaks my heart to see Somalia like this 😭💔as deeply love & respect Somalian people. Somalia is beatiful country with rich natural resources & hard working people, which i believe why some countries are interested in Somalia & interfering in its peace process. Somalia is not a failed State its just going through hardship & i do believe that they will UNITE & have PEACE for ever very soon. I do believe that we African countries are failing Somalia as we don't seems to help them in bringing peace in their country. Love from Eritrea😍✌👏

[@faaaduma6876]

Hah Yow The laughing smiley is cute 😎

[@E1991.]

faaaduma Oh i am crying Not laughing lol

[@faaaduma6876]

Hah Yow I know. I’m just kidding you😂

[@E1991.]

faaaduma I know bro or sis all good👍all love😍

[@faaaduma6876]

Hah Yow Thanx😁 have your self a great day👍🏽

[@daisyyenou4324]

Nothing but love and respect to the Somalian people may the Lord help you and your country. From Angola 🇦🇴 with love ❤️❤️❤️ 🇸🇴 🇸🇴

[@hodralamesa5672]

@Donnell0303it’s the same

[@suki898]

I know lot of Somali ppl they are my friend's, some became my fam. I like the food, thy add bannana in their food it taste good. May God unite their heart's cos peace can only come from our heart. The past is gone, their's always tommorow. ✌✌

[@diinimohamedali4794]

Rice with banaana lol

[@RAE03033]

Diini Mohamed ali it may sound weird but it’s really nice 👍

[@my-sn8ij]

Raja Hassan Army 💜

[@ibtisamabdi4951]

@@my-sn8ij Army💜

[@anid9027]

Amen thank you MG

[@icemantheniceman]

Ask yourself why it's always countries rich in natural resources or located in a strategic position that end up like this. Probably just a coincidence.

[@Araweelo]

Theo exactly!

[@blondiegreeneyes4802]

Theo It's religion. No coincidence.

[@leljohnson2608]

Lmao stop lying, only reason our country is at is currently is because of the fact that the soviets stopped us from liberating somali soil from foreign hands. They sent soldiers and called for allies such as cuba to join them.

[@aldoushuxley6080]

jamexxxxxxxx You are oversimplifying the issue. If Somalis are born to naturally be mentally challenged, then how did they develop all of their advanced civilizations? You clearly have no knowledge of Somalia’s history. The reason for its fall was caused by a socialist dictator. Before the fall in the 90s, Somalia was very prosperous and even defended their country from European powers for a very long time. Research how Britain and Italy colonized Somalia and you will find out the long struggle of the Brits and Italians to colonize the country. Tell me what you’ve achieved in your life with your high IQ?

[@huseeynabdulahi249]

@@Mondscheinstaub What do you mean by third world countries? 🤔 Coz everyone has country

[@Abraham_Tsfaye]

As a neighbor country - Ethiopia - we know Somalis are very tough and resilient people. Nothing gets them down. They just keep coming up again and again and again. Admirable people.

[@karasay__01]

Thanks for the compliment neighbor 🙌🙌

[@karasay__01]

We would get along/make a great friendship or brotherhood if u guys just gave us our land . Imagine what we can do together!!

[@OmegaKyo_x2]

@Carl Johnson im inclined to agree with you but Italy did underestimate the Ethiopian terrain and didn't take Ethiopians seriously. Historically speaking the region seemed to jump about as far as I am aware. Right now Eithopia is in control of it.

[@raashidiinabdullahi5583]

WE LOVE EITHOPIANS WE ARE FROM SAME BLOOD WE ARE PROUD OF YOU ALWAYS EITHOPIA SOMALIA DJBOUTI ERITREA AND SUDAN WILL BE UNITED ONE DAY

[@Abraham_Tsfaye]

@@raashidiinabdullahi5583 But you were a proud and respected people but now somalis are just prostitutes of uae and NGOs. I would be ashamed to be a somali.

[@fredbjamz4956]

Assalamualaikum to my Somalia brothers and sister. May Allah bring peace and strength to you all.

[@fatumamohamed7030]

WCS brother

[@JoStylin]

I feel for the farmer. God bless Somalia

[@BoqPrecision]

JoStylin thank you, God bless you too

[@loyaltybellaibrahim2287]

JoStylin Amen Thank you so much Sweetheart

[@Arafodore]

God bless you too my sister ❤️

[@nasirfadhiyare5060]

may Allah bless you. thanks .

[@ismailhusienaliruicosta]

Ameeeen

[@abdikadirdiidii]

Somalia Will Be The The Lion Of Africa.

[@blackychannel3005]

Abdikadir Diidii insha Allah bro

[@abasiman2120]

not only the lion of africa, but the courageous people of the world

[@loyaltybellaibrahim2287]

Abdikadir Diidii INSHA Allah

[@janeulo4388]

what has somalis ever contributed to the world?

[@kenmichigwan234]

Somalians are obsessed with dominating others over looking their problems

[@taakoowahmed2025]

one man's piracy is another man's coastguards ✊ i have a dream that my beloved somalia will rise again

[@saadaq2197]

Taakoow Ahmed 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴👍👍

[@tonyjaahcc]

👏🏾well said. love your insight bruh

[@fmjjjjn7510]

❤️❤️

[@ironicafricaironicafrica7519]

Love you bradha

[@abdirisacknageye4986]

allah nabad ha keeno jnsha allah

[@mohamedhassanofficial945]

Amin

[@johnfights4manyresonsjohnf851]

Allah can do nothing pray to your false profit as every one who does comes from a gangster regime

[@Hijabilover102]

Amiin ya rabi

[@mrxaabsade1]

Aamiin walaal macaan

[@kamaalhasan763]

Aamiin yaa Allaah

[@jserkiz06]

Al Jazeera, allow me to say you all are brilliant. I give thanks for your courage and honesty.

[@Thecollectingman42]

They're pretty good and honest, which is surprising for the state media of a Middle Eastern dictatorship.

[@ahmedeeqnur4047]

Thank you Sir,

[@johnfights4manyresonsjohnf851]

Are you kidding? Wake up

[@ABDIRISAK-JAMA1]

Thanks bro

[@Shaycey78]

Somalia is one of many countries with great potential.The instability is advantageous for a lot of people including their own neighbours.

[@taketimeforyou]

Leah What advantage do their neighbours get? Nonsense.

[@Shaycey78]

Kk Nn the instable country has to import a lot of goods from their Neighbors, promoting their economic growth

[@gnar121]

One solution is carpet bombing of the whole country...

[@ramatgan1]

Potential is useless if you don't use it. You don't have any more fish it has been stolen and not one drop has been found of oil.

[@johnfights4manyresonsjohnf851]

The entire continent of Africa has been ran by gangster regimes. Look at Zimbabwe. Wake up fool

[@Abstract4Lyf]

The day Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti and NFD join and become 1. Somalia will rise back to the top.

[@mootjeaadan8507]

Abzerz thats never going to happen its not that hard to figure out that its impossibal

[@sabrinaabdi5936]

Abzerz Ameen brother.

[@rahmoali6500]

What about the Ogaden region, after all it was a Somali state in the first place b

[@alibumaye5155]

@@rahmoali6500 of course he didn't even have to mention ogaden we went to war for it.

[@rahmoali6500]

Ali Bumaye and that fight is still on going. The Ogaden still fighting with Ethiopians for freedom.

[@ayanochannel-h3s]

I've always known the Somalian story was very complicated. As Haitian I known their story was never being told, but they were being project as violent people. Thanks for the telling truth on Somailia

[@Lextine]

The Somali story itself is more complicated than anything. These news outlets only report those stories which only benefited them. I wouldnt be surprised if many Somalis abroad didnt know a thing a two either

[@aldoushuxley6080]

Somalis themselves are divided on the story. So many evil people injected their own narratives and ideas into us. This is part of the reason Somalia has stayed in its sad state. Foreign powers (mainly Arab gulf states like Saudi as well as Ethiopia) don’t want us to prosper again because it will affect their economy and political power.

[@atti9369]

@@aldoushuxley6080-Somalian invasion of Ethiopia seems to mark the beginning of the end for Somalia. Somalians are their own worst enemy. No point blaming other countries while killing each other. Nevertheless the international community should help them to band illegal fishing in their water. with such a beautiful cost line the country should be thriving with tourism. How unfortunate to see a country with so much natural resources and huge potential disintegrated. What is wrong with Africans???? They never seems to learn.

[@aldoushuxley6080]

AT ti We’re not putting the entire blame on other countries. Obviously, Somalis themselves are largely to blame but we can’t ignore the role other countries played and continue to play in keeping the country unstable. The gulf Arab states use Somalia as a proxy state and have been caught smuggling money into the nation. Knowing that gulf states such as Saudi are terror-sponsorers, its very suspicious when they get caught meddling in our politics. For one, somalia is rich in resources that the gulf states love such as camels, coal, etc. Not only that, but Somalia has a large coastline so imagine how that would affect commerce in the region. It would lessen the geopolitical role of gulf Arab states in the region. Also, the US is currently bombing Somalia while they’re trying to rebuild and there are puppets engaged in shady businesses such as coal (which has greatly contributed to worsened droughts due to the cutting down of trees which in turn has lead to starvation as the livestock starve and the plants die). So it becomes a cycle. It’s not as simple as Africans “just learning” like you make it seem. It’s far more complicated.

[@amoh3465]

Jessica Wilson stfu you dumb

[@Ven0m_]

From An Albanian from kosovo, Living i SWEDEN, AS SELAM ALEJKUM MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN SOMALIA... know that the world knows what these opressors are doing to that beautiful country...

[@husseinjelle4100]

Waaleikum salam

[@zahyd6277]

*Gob bless somalia* From _indian occupied kashmir_

[@Goodtidings10]

Insh you will be free my brothers.

[@hanadgigis8049]

@K Yakuza idiot

[@aragsanantoni1555]

K Yakuza Somalia has always been muslim country (not all as I’m catholic) even before many Arab countries..I don’t think Islam is the problem here.

[@eliesa.4728]

Allah pless you All bro

[@mohamedabdulahi8376]

Kashmir from Pakistan Kashmir g go alone

[@anzacadam5023]

Can see the love from all brother country especially pakistan although we are on different continent but you are respecting and loving us more than those who are our nieghboury countries Thanks for all the positive

[@MrAnadad]

Cannot have such useless brothers

[@bashiirwali6811]

Yes we love you our Pakistani people from somali peninsula , personally I try to study Pakistani history & when see how East Pakistan ceded from Pakistan i regret & pray may Allah kashmiris be fully united with their Pakistanis .

[@abwaandhagaafe]

Thanks to know that we love ❤ becuase we are muslim❤

[@_UCS_SwapnilSahaiSrivastav]

@@bashiirwali6811 will never happen. Kashmir was Indian, is Indian and will remain Indian till eternity. Pakistan is a failed state their economy is failing, they can barely control their part of Kashmir, let alone being able to administer Indian part of Kashmir.

[@ayyagarisubrahmanyam3041]

the land is so beautiful.... I wish u guys from Somalia great success.(guns don't solve problems they create new problems)

[@ayyagarisubrahmanyam3041]

True.

[@bernadettebailey5370]

Yes! That's why the white people, Britains and Italians and the U.S. wanted to control it and they wouldn't stand for it!

[@nicholasrohman3097]

WRONG... Guns are the only thing that solve problems.

[@abdullahiomar3426]

ayyagari subrahmanyam very true guns escalate problems

[@adeshweeye820]

Yeah very true! whith guns we only loosing more boys each subsequent day.

[@rebecaapf754]

Make Somalia great again!!

[@mohamedhassanofficial945]

Ok

[@patricialmt5272]

I want every country to be great again! I’m tire of my corrupt politicians in Washington for starting wars in others countries! God bless Trump for not going in war with Iran . God bless every country!

[@user-mv8fd4yu3n]

Freedom Forever Amin

[@klaze9318]

Puerto Rico Food Iran would have been destroyed. USA 🇺🇸 forever. I hate Iran

[@guleeddimbil9573]

I will

[@nooralmatube7577]

Never give up my people somalia is developing the last 10 years.🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@rabia1390]

I’ve just started to search for Africa and Somalia, I’m getting involved in all this amazing history of the Africa continent day by day. Thank you for this beneficial documentary I’ve discovered a little bit late. God bless all Somalians, our duas with you 💖💖 loves from Turkey

[@geletoz]

I have came to love Turkish history and boi do I admire your people long live the Turks

[@abwaandhagaafe]

Thanks sister we love you turkey people we have good relation and good history since 14sentury

[@adamusafiyanu9543]

I Love somalians,Insha Allah the country and all our African countries will better oneday. Nigeria is with you people

[@proudcitizen4883]

May Allah restores Somalia and heal the hearts of Somalilanders Who’s Suffered of the hands of Somalia Allahuma Amiin

[@jasmineadam6090]

In the hands of Mohamed Siad Barre and his allies not Somalia.

[@saciida360]

Stop with these nonsense and am from Somaliland. Plz show some solidarity towards your brothers and sisters you idiots.

[@lameisalam9445]

Somaliland doesn’t exist

[@Hello-uk5xp]

@@lameisalam9445 it does, it’s a state of Somalia 😏

[@hobsdigree2]

I feel bad for the people of Somalia. All this war, all this hunger. It all stems from lies, misinformation, greed, and corruption. Hopefully with the spread of information in the digital age, all Somalians can get on the same page and do what's best for all of Somalia.

[@colerainswaggify6387]

You must remember it's not all Somalia's fault. Nobody invited the USA and NATO, so what are they still doing there? Funding and weaponizing Al Shabaab, that's what.

[@CHIEBUKATV]

Africa my black wake up know good African nation in the world

[@gnar121]

Chukwu stop writing bullshit!

[@sajjadqureshi1201]

Pakistan🇵🇰loves you Somalia

[@loyaltybellaibrahim2287]

Sajjad Qureshi thank you so much Sweetheart We Love Pakistan As well

[@nano3750]

The British did you guys wrong, stay strong.✊🏽

[@maxaakacusubsomaliyoutuber835]

We love Pakistan

[@mustafabdifatahomar1105]

Sajjad Qureshi thank you bro

[@nightsfall3n]

Sajjad Qureshi thank may allah bless u

[@teem8997]

I am South African, as an African I really appreciate when such documentaries try an reveal the Africa we as Africans know and not the bad side that is displayed internationally.

[@shonazef7351]

Hope Matlou you’re South Africa and it’s enough what South Africans do to our people in South Africa!!!!

[@daariqahmed8297]

We helped south africa and Mandela to be free from white man

[@wizdalmar7559]

somalia was the best place and most fastest civilized country in Africa but our enemies make us fight each other

[@m23zer72]

The Truth

[@JohnNjengaCOCO]

who is your enemies? Clanism

[@gshhxydhd4179]

Njenga John Clannism and foreign influences

[@bernadettebailey5370]

Their enemies were Italy, Britain, Etheopia, and the U.S. for trying to rob them from taking their land to profit!

[@77Avadon77]

Always someone else's fault. Don't you ever accept responsibility.

[@naj858]

Don't get mad when people retaliate after you come into their waters and illegally steal what's theirs

[@fadumob2607]

Najib M if ur indian, why are u here??

[@naj858]

DON'T PUSH ME I'm not indian sxb

[@fadumob2607]

Najib M ok

[@NazerOfSun]

"illegally steal what's theirs." Using the word stealing already indicates that it is not theirs to "take". FYI

[@fadumob2607]

jinz0001 cool👍👍

[@Hijabilover102]

May Allah make Somalia great again Ameen. I love my country and my people..🇸🇴♥️

[@nekentstombe4564]

Pearl Muslimah... LOL. Allah likes it corrupt, violent and oppressive..

[@felistasmaina7307]

Am a Kenyan and I love Somalia one day it gonna be a great nation

[@ebrah892]

When they unite they try to attack kenya and Ethiopia. Mind this always.

[@samiiromohamud6537]

@@ebrah892 shame on you 😠

[@ebrah892]

@@samiiromohamud6537 it's just a fact u can't deny it🤷‍♂️

[@PureVikingPowers]

Much love to the somali people from sweden, i wish we could do more to help you guys get rid off those ships invading you're waters :( It's not piracy if you defend what is taken from you!

[@abdihassan3314]

ᚢᛁᚫᛁᚾᚷ vi har probelm med kina USA inden de får all vår fisk o fisken de tar kostar över 60 miljoner o gissa vad vi kunde gör med det om de inte fanns i våra vatten vi kunde får pengar för att mata de som behöver mat men nej dom som tar vår fisk får pengar o dom är ju fkn rika

[@perito6834]

tack bror kärlek till dig oxå❤️

[@malikhaji2764]

@Donnell0303 Its not white guilt and am Somali.

[@adnan8965]

@Donnell0303 what OP kid?! That person says facts with luv! U slow or somethin?

[@noellebazzi5618]

Sweden is abusing the Sirian and iraki poeple kidnapping their kids you want to help Somali ?please stay away

[@somalispirit4992]

This land where I proudly call home is slowly rising from the ashes to flourish like the gulf, haters will criticise and say this is not possible well I say it's possible us Somalis need to work together if we're going to make a change. Wipe out Al- Shabab, aid those who suffer from drought and most importantly put tribalism to a end!

[@AliHussein-br4ye]

I'm so happy to see where our country is going. We see Al-Shabaab now retreating into the wilderness and very rural areas. They have been cut off from all points and are being pushed out. I think the main focus now should be to strengthen and closely integrate the Federal Member States and its respective forces, and then open talks with Hargeisa, Berbera, and Zeila, the rest of the cities in "Somaliland' just want to unite with their brothers and sisters.

[@pascoett]

So much potential, it’s very depressing! I am teacher and I have students from Somalia. I don’t think that those kids will ever live in Africa. But their knowledge and prowess could still be of great use there- indirectly.

[@Abraham_Tsfaye]

As a neighbor country - Ethiopia - we know Somalis are very tough and resilient people. Nothing gets them down. They just keep coming up again and again and again. Admirable people.

[@Araweelo]

The saddest part is foreign invasions in our waters and economy.

[@Abraham_Tsfaye]

As a neighbor country - Ethiopia - we know Somalis are very tough and resilient people. Nothing gets them down. They just keep coming up again and again and again. Admirable people.

[@shammah42]

I believe Somali will one day stand and all the forces behind the collapse will be defeated, not by war, but by people accepting that only the Somalis can determine the destiny of their country. Alshaabab and all other militias who "protect" the people will have to let go of their grudge with other people and find a peaceful way to end the civil war.

[@abdiqafaromar7988]

Joseph Shammah thnkz bro Somalia will stand again

[@ahmedeeqnur4047]

Alshaab they work for Saudi Arabia UAE Qatar

[@mohaali820]

Yes by blood to socotra to kenya to ethiopia somali 🩸 will get revenge

[@humanabhie8138]

Lost heaven.. these people can be the richest people on earth but chose to suffer Sending love from India.

[@fadumohirsi8073]

Wow how did u know that. I thought only us somalis knew

[@ojkgreezy3531]

It is not a choice to suffer when one has been continually exploited against their will

[@ameen3854]

Somalia had no government for almost 3 decades but the capital city of Somalia ranged 9th most developing cities in the world it is really amazing and i think the next coming 5 years they will be great again as they were the strongest country in Africa just 2 decades back

[@bouchrayousuf4528]

Mohamed amin LoL

[@LenandMikuZackisnumber1]

mohamed amin I wish. LOL

[@libanguuleed7060]

This is untrue

[@gamalsankara1388]

2 decades back?

[@animefan3985]

African God yeah from 1960 to 1990 Somalia was called the white pearl of the African continent. There used to be tourists that visited Somalia from all over the world, but most were Italian and British, Somalia was called the Switzerland of Africa.

[@bernadettebailey5370]

More power to you, Somalians, for protecting your country!

[@libanfarah4491]

Thanks brother, But we are Somalis.... I never new where this term "Somalians" come from...

[@abdulkadiraj3747]

Thank you. Very much we will try to stand our foot again .

[@emilhjort4682]

Sad to see such an ancient culture being torned to pieces in an international game of power.

[@Abraham_Tsfaye]

As a neighbor country - Ethiopia - we know Somalis are very tough and resilient people. Nothing gets them down. They just keep coming up again and again and again. Admirable people.

[@spreadpositivityandlove.9849]

May God forgive their Sins...I love Somalia

[@فلانابنفلان-م6ص]

Respect ✊ my country Somalia 🇸🇴 we will Born again Insha alh ✊💪 and second home Turkey 🇹🇷

[@arahmansheikhmohamed6955]

We are muslim we are somali butwe distory the infidels but muslim are not help

[@Algerianmeme]

كان الله في عونكم

[@Abraham_Tsfaye]

As a neighbor country - Ethiopia - we know Somalis are very tough and resilient people. Nothing gets them down. They just keep coming up again and again and again. Admirable people.

[@jamballkan5926]

I support 🇸🇴

[@adeeghayemarket]

Somalia is a one nation in horn of africa and we stand up to get a better government thank u every one support somalia and somali people ❤💚💜💛💔👍👍👍👍

[@abdullahiali616]

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

[@halloyeelo6480]

world forget or not great somalia will be back as soon as possible

[@Abraham_Tsfaye]

As a neighbor country - Ethiopia - we know Somalis are very tough and resilient people. Nothing gets them down. They just keep coming up again and again and again. Admirable people.

[@alibuffow2408]

the Switzerland of Africa 💯👌👏

[@huseeynabdulahi249]

Thanks 😎😎

[@northwest2647]

Thanks to whites!

[@Hassan-eh5rt]

add me plse my whats uo number [phone]

[@animefan3985]

Ali Buffow yeah that's what it was called before.

[@midkuudaranmidkudooranalla4734]

hmm ali bufoe

[@omarelimarath]

We love you somalia 🇸🇴 from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@mohamoudaden7882]

Thanks Aljazeera English for the truth and fact history of Somalia. We hope the Somali Nations to wake up, reunite and safe their wealth and reach country.

[@shiiraak]

we love our brothers and sisters SOMALIS from Tunisia

[@sompharma4570]

No matter even if we divide into two... still we are somali people same language same religion.. somali communities has very good relatioship with each other... they help each other when disastars come. We love one true nation..

[@nasramohamuud3710]

Somalia hanoolaato 💯(!Long live Somalia)💯♥️🇸🇴

[@mariamibrahim7592]

Viva Djibouti Love yous Somalia LOVE YOUS 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇩🇯🇩🇯❤❤🙏🙏

[@fastandfurious3751]

They can call them pirates but for me they are our coast guards. The illegal fishing had to be fought by all means.

[@rolucia123]

I 100% agree with you my brother. Showers of love & peace to you. From Namibia 🥰🌹

[@yahdinadal1829]

We Gonna Come Back ASAP Inzha Allah. 💙🇸🇴

[@ojkgreezy3531]

Thank you so much for publishing this documentary. Peace and Love to all Somali peoples.

[@abdulkadirhussein1772]

At minute 12:40 of the documentary, Al Jazeera must apologize for saying in this video '' the rest, what had been Italian Somalia became Federal Republic of Somalia''. Federal Republic of Somalia is internationally the whole of both British colonized northwestern part of Somalia and Italian colonized the rest parts of Somalia.

[@dagmomohamed7990]

Abdulkadir Hussein what do u call it on it’s own. As somaliland declared its independence and is no longer apart of federal republic of Somalia?

[@radioheadx3]

Somalis are so beautiful

[@radioheadx3]

sahra ali ayyyyyy sahraaaa

[@uchihaavenger6016]

Caped Baldy are you a hero for fun?

[@radioheadx3]

yes sasuke. i also dont betray my friends and leave them estranged. lol

[@uchihaavenger6016]

Caped Baldy lol

[@loyaltybellaibrahim2287]

Eze Todoroki how Your mom Looks like idiot

[@cptn5141]

Today everything changed, alhamdulilh,no war,no drought no famine,every thing is opposite to this video now,I wish it will be better more

[@emssodave4136]

A fresh perspective of the real story of Somalia.Hope they will experience peace and prosperity Inshallah for future generations 🙏 🇸🇴

[@masraxa3458]

mostly they are filming the wrong side we have everything in our counry and somalia will comeback again swear.

[@somal_7185]

best Movies exactly very biased to the northern region

[@marloligan2750]

From a pirated mind eh?

[@doctort434]

How, stop wishful thinking

[@digitalhustler05]

somalia is same like Afghanistan both victim of USA and the Soviet Union

[@sihamsomali5802]

UMAR ABUBAKAR true

[@ayyagarisubrahmanyam3041]

UMAR ABUBAKAR I seriously hope u guys be prosperous soon and achieve great heights !a rich country with great resource....

[@digitalhustler05]

ayyagari subrahmanyam hope so but am a Nigerian not a somali

[@Matthewgriffiths18]

you all keep blaming the us and russia but surely if you are a decent person you would try and make peace

[@digitalhustler05]

Matthew Griffiths am not a Somali but many western countries leaders have been agents of destabilization for so long look at syria and libya

[@saquibkhan86]

May peace be unto you!! Love and respect from India.

[@khadijaaweys9009]

Thanks

[@mohamedwaititi6192]

One day I will be president of Somalia and give my people peace and prosperity I can’t wait to finish college 🥺🥺❤️

[@NaimaHaile]

1)Xalka wxa wayay wa ina shisheyaha dalka laga saro 2) wa ina maamul gawaled mesha laga saro 3) wa ina shabaab io dowlada hashiis ogaladan, insha Allah naxarista Allah lagama qusto

[@JAY-nc4kj]

God willing somalia we will rise again soon.

[@ericngigi1684]

once termed as the switzerland of africa, somalia is one of the richest countries in the world it has considerable oil and gas reserves including the longest coastline in africa [3000km] giving it access to vast marine resources

[@alibuffow2408]

everything from Asia runs through Somalia before been shipped off to European countries 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Norawarsame]

If somalia becomes like it was in the past with our oil we can change the world economy and change the dollar ciylcle but USA wont let a muslim country with an amazing location like SOMALI have peace.

[@DebbieOwusu]

NORA warsame I'm not trying to be rude but you realize the US actually tried to help Somali right?

[@ShiromaruSenju]

They tried to take out Aideed. While many didn't like him, many did. They basically asked for it.

[@DebbieOwusu]

Troll King hence why I said tried

[@ShiromaruSenju]

Hence you said something completely wrong. It's one thing to give aid, another to go after a warlord with a lot of support.

[@DebbieOwusu]

NORA warsame okay well it was voted by the UN which has a mandate to get involved. I'm not saying it's right but you can't expect the rest of the world to just watch

[@MultiSciGeek]

Really good documentary. I feel like African history is not very known throughout the world so it was nice that you guys made this and that I learned something new.

[@proudcitizen4883]

Ogaadeniya is Somalia 💯 and one day it will be again bidnillah bidnillah Ta’aala

[@khalidatteye8142]

Inshallah my dear brother

[@queentanya3787]

Before we get Ogaden Somaliland and Somalia have to unite first. We united 1960s to Get Ogaden, NFD and Back then French Somalia ( Djibouti) but again we disunited in 1990s and now Somaliland wants independence so why dream for Ogaden when now when we aren't even United whats now called Somalia. Dont get me wrong Iam also from Somaliland but to get Greater Somalia back Somaliland and Somalia must unite first the rest will come naturally.

[@CloseThatBackdoor]

Aameen, all somalias are 1 big family.

[@tewodrossamson790]

Nope ogaden is Ethiopia

[@mahamedaden7237]

@@queentanya3787 Somaliland will never ever again will unite some one else, Long Live Somaliland 💚💬❤️✌

[@hassancaruud8360]

Peace and Unity to Somali People, Long live United Somalia.

[@Certified-k4j]

Haha somali weyn is dead kid

[@amnamubarak7472]

Somalia will become more better in the future inshallah

[@bernadettebailey5370]

May God ever bless you to fight for your country, Somllians!

[@hamzathelinguist6921]

I am curious to know why there was no history given pre-colonial era? nor any background on the tribes/clans?

[@goldenfoxa1810]

+Hamza The Linguist i know what a shame

[@libanfarah4491]

when somalia heals the people will speak again... Like they say we are the Poets of africa...

[@aldoushuxley6080]

There is a lot of history behind the clans and the region before the colonial era. Each clan has a rich line of history that dates back centuries. You can teach yourself about Somalia’s history with the resources online.

[@nightsfall3n]

Tribe is what destroyed somalia there 5 tribes but we call it 4.5 one tribe is half coz they're poor ans farmers and other 4 fight each other to best tribe

[@zainhottson7393]

Believe me, only the most interesting part of our history is during colonization and postcolonialism. I believe that the European powers, mainly the British (since it was the largest empire in the world), put little spice for each of their colonies.

[@farahveryniceosman7438]

Tears fall down my chick when I see my people are suffering

[@zahralem24]

Feels good to know that some recognize our story. Am half somali and ethiopian, although Ethiopia we have a huge history Somalia too, but it is not put through media. You have to search it on your own..

[@huseinkeita5897]

Luv u

[@drabdullahikurdi272]

I was born 1991 when the Switzerland of Africa fall... I am optimistic that we are going to trace for our lost glory

[@Abraham_Tsfaye]

As a neighbor country - Ethiopia - we know Somalis are very tough and resilient people. Nothing gets them down. They just keep coming up again and again and again. Admirable people.

[@shafieahmed7850]

Thanks for every one commented by this we love u respecting u the same Somalia has made great progress in the last two years and we should continue to achieve more stability and peace

[@abdisamadadam288]

I love my land somalia I will work. Peace and helping fairness in you I love my land

[@abdifatah-Yare]

amazing, large & beautiful Land may Allah reunite us once again

[@ibrahimkamal4809]

it's not falling into the river that kills you,it's staying submerged.another African power house,somali is standing up as we speak.good luck to you Switzerland of Africa.❤ from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@pehalwankodiramurthy3349]

Hope somalia regains it's past glory. (I am from India)

[@mugumejosesp8438]

Am from Uganda Uganda is a landlocked country but it is fighting hard to improve the livelihood of people Somalia has access to the see I believe if they manage their resources well they will grow into a middle income state

[@anr4578]

Mugume Josesp thanks 🙏 I’m somali live in Uganda 🇺🇬 good pple but i was remember when askari said to me here is Uganda isn’t soomalia when the someone atrack me may Allh give us peace ✌️

[@Butterfly22001]

MY people will get there right one day *INSHA ALLAH* proud to be Somali

[@Abraham_Tsfaye]

As a neighbor country - Ethiopia - we know Somalis are very tough and resilient people. Nothing gets them down. They just keep coming up again and again and again. Admirable people.

[@jamalwarsame4770]

The people of somalia are same religion same calture and same language 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴 somaliya another level 🤴👑👑👑👑👑

[@abdullahamir626]

I left my beautiful country when I was 8 yrs old and now living in Uganda. I just pray that the somalia people unite again and put away their tribal issues and live as one people. May Allah SWT bring peace to my lovely country 🙏. AMEEN

[@kabirdulal583]

I wish to visit this country someday learn their culture and be with this beautiful people!! 🥰🥰🥰 love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@yussufgarad8161]

We love you more bro

[@abwaandhagaafe]

Welcome to somalia❤

[@abomoufed1]

Nice people and true brothers and sisters.. Love from Damascus 🌹

[@fatumayussuf8380]

I’m proud to be somali🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@zakerieapdul4314]

I'm really gratitude to aljazeera for this wonderful documentary, and 99% it's true what you said,good job 👍🏻

[@senateurjuanito7013]

the Europeans have spent so much energy to divide Africa just for their well being. They call themselves civilized but we are more civilized than they are. Look at the history of Africa it is completely destroyed with the arrival of the Europeans and their jealousy for Africa they would have liked to live there but without the Africans. But we are strong and we will recover. My Africa the mother of all lands. the world will be better when Africa REPRESENTS ITS PLACE WHICH IS RIGHT OF LAW.

[@edwardthebillionaire6148]

The day the violence stops Somali will rise in months much love from Kenya

[@liimohahussein3910]

The Ethopian Will Never Forget the War of 1977 and Expect the Return of African Lions The Five Nations of Somalia

[@baileycolumbus1792]

Sending love to the Somali people from Canada. We stand with you. Does anyone know of any organisations on the ground in Somalia/Somaliland who are offering aid?

[@thegeniusmedia5907]

The land of opportunity and entrepreneurs Somalia will rise again🙏🏼

[@noellebazzi5618]

I feel Soo sorry for such a beautiful People and culture all those inocent kids deserve much better life