Hussein Farrah Aidid

ModernGeneralSomalia1962 — ?

Son of Mohamed Farrah Aidid, Marine turned warlord.

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Quick Facts

Born

1962

Country

Somalia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score38.5

Hussein Farrah Aidid — Complete Timeline

1980 AD

Served as a U.S. MarineOther

Hussein Farrah Aidid served as a U.S. Marine, including a tour of duty in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope. This background made his later role as a warlord fighting U.S. forces highly ironic and controversial.

US MarineIronySomalia

Impact: national

1996 AD

Became Leader of the Somali National AlliancePolitical Action◆ Major

After the death of his father, Mohamed Farrah Aidid, Hussein Farrah Aidid was chosen as the leader of the Somali National Alliance (SNA). He inherited control of the faction and continued the civil war against rival groups.

Faction LeadershipCivil WarSomalia

Impact: nationaldestructive

2004 AD

Participated in the 2004 Peace ProcessPolitical Action◆ Major

Hussein Farrah Aidid participated in the peace talks that led to the formation of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG). He later served as a deputy prime minister in the TFG, marking a shift from warlord to politician.

Peace ProcessTFGSomalia

Impact: nationalconstructive