| 1961 revolt in Somalia |
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| Part of the conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the separatism in Somalia |
1961 revolt in Somalia (Somalia) |
| Date | December 1961 |
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| Location | |
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| Result |
Revolt/Coup defeated |
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| Belligerents |
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Somali Republic |
Pro-Somaliland coup plotters |
| Strength |
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Somali National Army garrisons of Hargeisa and Burao |
At least 24 junior officers |
| Casualties and losses |
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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.
