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The United Somali Congress (USC) was one of the major rebel organizations in Somalia. Formed in 1989, it played a leading role in the ouster of the government of Siad Barre in 1991, and became a target of the Unified Task Force campaign in 1993.
- 2000
- Mogadishu
- 1987
Omar is the first Somali American in the United States Congress and the first woman of color to represent Minnesota. She is also one of the first two Muslim women (along with Rashida Tlaib ) to serve in Congress.
- American
- Democratic
- 3, including Isra Hirsi
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Mar 7, 2019 · EPA. Ilhan Omar won election to the US House of Representatives in November 2018. "I stand here before you tonight, as your Congresswoman-elect, with many firsts behind my name." Supporters greeted...
United Somali Congress (USC) Leaders: Dr. Omar M. Hassan, Hussein Ahmed Mohamed, Abdi Hilowle Hassan, Hassan Mohamud Moheddin, Hassan Omar Mohamed (Founders, 1989 Ali Mohamed Osoble (Ali Wardhiigley) And Dr. Ismael Jimaale) (Mogadishu section founder, 1989); General Mohamed Farrah Aidid , Ali Mahdi Mohamed , Mohamed Qanyare Afrah (November 1991)
Apr 13, 2021 · Ilhan Omar. Democratic politician Ilhan Omar arrived in the United States as a refugee and became one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. Updated: Apr 13, 2021. Photo: Kristie...
On Nov. 8, Ilhan Omar made history when she was elected the first Somali-American lawmaker in the U.S. “My election win offers a counter-narrative to the bigotry in the world,” Minnesota State...
Nov 10, 2021 · American Military History. How a US Marine Went to Somalia and Became a Warlord. Marines spread out to search a building for weapons during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope....