Somali Salvation Democratic Front
| Somali Salvation Democratic Front | |
|---|---|
| Jabhadda Badbaadinta Dimuqraadiyada Soomaaliya | |
Emblem | |
| Leaders | Mohamed Abshir Muse (1991–1998) Muuse Islan Farah (1987–1988), Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (1978–1986, 1991–1998) Mohamed Abshir Waldo (1984–1986) Hassan Ali Mire (1986–1988) |
| Dates of operation | 1978–2001 |
| Group(s) | Majeerteen (1978–2001) |
| Active regions | Somali Democratic Republic |
| Ideology | Anti-Barre Somali nationalism Socialism Majeerteen interests |
| Allies | United Somali Congress (USC) United Somali Party Somali National Democratic Union South Yemen Ethiopia Libyan Jamahiriya |
| Opponents | Somali Democratic Republic WSLF |
Somali Salvation Democratic Front (SSDF) (Somali: Jabhadda Diimuqraadiga Badbaadinta Soomaaliyeed), initially known as the Democratic Front for Salvation of Somalia, was a political and paramilitary umbrella organization in Somalia. Founded in 1978 by several army officers, it was the first of several opposition groups dedicated to ousting the authoritarian regime of Mohamed Siad Barre. With its power base mainly within the Majeerteen clan, SSDF played a significant role in the country's complex political landscape during the late 1970s and 2000s, and succeeded with establishing the autonomous Puntland state in northeastern Somalia.