What happened after rebels in Somalia ousted longtime dictator Siad Barré?
A) He and his supporters quickly reclaimed power.
B) Sympathetic leaders took office, seeking to restore order and build the nation's economy.
C) The U.S. sent in troops to attempt to bring Barré back to office.
D) Years of fighting and famine began that caused hundreds of thousands of deaths.
E) Massive protesters took to the streets, celebrating the coup.

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What happened after rebels in Somalia ousted long­time dictator Siad Barré?
A) He and his supporters quickly reclaimed power.
B) Sympathetic leaders took office, seeking to restore order and build the nation's economy.
C) The U.S. sent in troops to attempt to bring Barré back to office.
D) Years of fighting and famine began that caused hundreds of thousands of deaths.
E) Massive protesters took to the streets, celebrating the coup.

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After rebels ousted Siad Barré, Somalia plunged into chaos, leading to years of fighting among rival warlords and severe famine, causing widespread suffering and death.

What Happened After Rebels in Somalia Ousted Long­time Dictator Siad

What Happened After Rebels in Somalia Ousted Longtime Dictator Siad