Somali Patriotic Movement

Somali Patriotic Movement
Leaders
Dates of operation1989-2004
Group(s)Kab-lalah
HeadquartersKismayo
Active regionsSouthern Somalia
IdeologySomali nationalism
AlliesSomali Salvation Democratic Front
Somali National Front
OpponentsUnited Somali Congress
Succeeded by
Raskamboni Movement
Areas controlled by the Somali Patriotic Movement and other military groups during the beginning of the Somali Civil War

The Somali Patriotic Movement (SPM, Somali: Dhaqdhaqaaqa Wadaniga Soomaaliyeed, Arabic: الحركة الوطنية الصومالية) was a major politico-military faction during the early years of the Somali Civil War. It was founded and commanded by Colonel Bashir Bililiqo, After his death in 1992, he was succeeded by Major General Aden Abdullahi Nur and his deputy Major General Mohammed Said Hersi Morgan the group was based in what is presently Jubaland region.