Operation Restore Hope

Operation Restore Hope was a U.S.-led international effort starting in 1992 to help stabilize Somalia, which was experiencing severe famine, violence, and civil conflict. The mission aimed to provide humanitarian aid, such as food and medical supplies, and create a secure environment for relief efforts. It involved military forces working alongside humanitarian organizations to ensure that aid reached those in need and to support the establishment of a stable government. The operation marked a rare example of combined military and humanitarian action intended to save lives and promote peace in a chaotic situation.