Somali Patriotic Movement | |
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Dates of operation | 1989-2004 |
Group(s) | Kab-lalah |
Headquarters | Kismayo |
Active regions | Southern Somalia |
Ideology | Somali nationalism |
Allies | Somali Salvation Democratic Front Somali National Front |
Opponents | United Somali Congress |
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.