General Mohamed Farah Aidid

General Mohamed Farah Aidid was a prominent Somali military leader and politician, known for his role during Somalia's civil conflict in the early 1990s. He led a faction of warlords opposing the transitional government and aimed to unify various clans under his influence. Aidid became a key figure in the chaos following the collapse of Somalia's central government, famously resisting international peace efforts and clashing with United Nations forces. His actions contributed to ongoing instability in Somalia until his death in 1996.