1961 revolt in Somalia

1961 revolt in Somalia
Part of the conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the separatism in Somalia
1961 revolt in Somalia is located in Somalia
Hargeisa
Hargeisa
Burao
Burao
1961 revolt in Somalia (Somalia)
DateDecember 1961
Location
Hargeisa and Burao, northern Somalia (today Somaliland)
Result Revolt/Coup defeated
Belligerents
Somali Republic Pro-Somaliland coup plotters
Strength
Somali National Army garrisons of Hargeisa and Burao At least 24 junior officers
Casualties and losses
Unknown 1 killed, all others arrested

The 1961 revolt in Somalia was an unsuccessful revolt and coup d'état attempt in northern Somalia which took place in December 1961. The coup plotters, a group of northern junior officers, intended to restore the independence of the State of Somaliland.