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Somalia becomes an independent country, free from foreign control.
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Somali Democratic Republic formed with Siad Barre in power.
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Opposing clans overthrow Siad Barre.
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Throughout the 1990s, the country was driven deeper into anarchy and became less unified by several years of war. Al-Shabab, a terrorist sect, took over most of the southern regions.
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Northern regions of Somalia avoided anarchy and established their own independent republic. However, Somaliland is not recognized by the UN as an independent country.
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The Transitional Federal Government is the current governing body of Somalia. However, the government has little rule outside of the capital of Mogadishu.
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The Transitional Federal Government has had assistance from the United Nations. However, by summer of 2012, there are supposed to be general elections and a stable government in power.
