Ethiopian-Somali Conflict of 1977—1978

 
PIIS013038640002058-1-1
DOI10.31857/S013038640002058-1
Publication type Article
Status Published
Authors
Occupation: Professor
Affiliation: Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences
Address: Russian Federation, Moscow
Journal nameNovaia i noveishaia istoriia
EditionIssue 1
Pages223-230
Abstract

The article discusses the confrontation between Ethiopia and Somalia in the 1970s, which in 1977 grew into a large-scale war that ended in the victory of Ethiopia. The author analyzes the ideological aspect of the issue, as well as participation in the conflict of the USSR, whose support ensured the victory of Ethiopia.

KeywordsEthiopia, Somalia, Horn of Africa, the USSR, Siyaad Barre, Mengistu Haile Mariam.
Received31.10.2018
Publication date07.02.2019
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