"When I leave Somalia I will leave buildings but not people."
— Siad Barre

January 1, 1970

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LeninistsPeople of the Cold WarPresidents of SomaliaIslamic socialistsMilitary leaders from Somalia
Original Language: English

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Last words in power (27 January, 1991), as quoted by Mahamud M. Yahya.Siad Barre s Military Coup: 40 Years Later, Mareeg (n.d.)