The rise of a Habar Gidir-backed warlord in this country led to the capture of Mike Durant by forces loyal to Mohamed Farrah Aidid during Operation Restore Hope, which saw the downing of several Black Hawk helicopters.
Mohammad Hassan established an empire in this country after killing Richard Corfield at Dul Madoba, and its namesake Youth League allied with Aden Daar and the elder Shermarke under Abdullahi Issa. This home of the Warsangali and Dervish states fought its Southern neighbor in the Ogaden War and was destabilized after the fall of Siad (*) Barre's dictatorship. The rise of a Habar Gidir-backed warlord in this country led to the capture of Mike Durant by forces loyal to Mohamed Farrah Aidid during Operation Restore Hope, which saw the downing of several Black Hawk helicopters. For 10 points, identify this African country whose capital saw US forces fight the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu.
Mohammad Hassan established an empire in this country after killing Richard Corfield at Dul Madoba, and its namesake Youth League allied with Aden Daar and the elder Shermarke under Abdullahi Issa.
Somalia