A SIAD BARRE regime was ousted in January 1991; turmoil, factional fighting, and anarchy followed for nine years. In May of 1991, northern clans declared an independent Republic of Somaliland which now includes the administrative regions of Awdal, Woqooyi Galbeed, Togdheer, Sanaag, and Sool. Although not recognized by any government, this entity has maintained a stable existence, aided by the overwhelming dominance of the ruling clan and economic infrastructure left behind by British, Russian, and American military assistance programs. The regions of Bari and Nugaal comprise a neighboring self-declared Republic of Puntland, which has also made strides towards reconstructing legitimate, representative government. Beginning in 1993, a two-year UN humanitarian effort (primarily in the south) was able to alleviate famine conditions, but when the UN withdrew in 1995, having suffered significant casualties, order still had not been restored. A Transitional National Government (TNG) was created in October 2000 in Arta, Djibouti which was attended by a broad representation of Somali clans. The TNG has a three-year mandate to create a permanent national Somali government. The TNG does not recognize Somaliland or Puntland as independent republics but so far has been unable to reunite them with the unstable regions in the south; numerous warlords and factions are still fighting for control of Mogadishu and the other southern regions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:13:02 GMT
When David Sanders decided it was time to renovate the K&D Car Wash, at Ted Trout Drive and the loop in Lufkin, he had an inspiration. "I have a dog and he needs to be washed," said Sanders. With theMore >>
When David Sanders decided it was time to renovate the K&D Car Wash, at Ted Trout Drive and the loop in Lufkin, he had an inspiration. "I have a dog and he needs to be washed," said Sanders. With theMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:09:20 GMT
On June 8, the Douglass Corner Store & Cafe in Nacogdoches county caught fire and burned to the ground. And although more than 100 years of history is gone owners Billy and his wife Sue are planning toMore >>
On June 8, the Douglass Corner Store & Cafe in Nacogdoches county caught fire and burned to the ground.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:08:42 GMT
There are two angles when reporting Monday's shooting. We first told you about the incident itself. Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office deputies say they were forced to shoot John Mark Stevens when heMore >>
There are two angles when reporting Monday's shooting. We first told you about the incident itself. Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office deputies say they were forced to shoot John Mark Stevens when he shot at them Monday night. As is the practice, the two deputies are now on administrative leave as a Texas Ranger's investigation continues.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:03:31 GMT
Two southern Cherokee County cities are just a few weeks away from losing access to the East Texas Medical Center ambulance service. With time flying by, both cities are working to find alternate plansMore >>
Two southern Cherokee County cities are just a few weeks away from losing access to the East Texas Medical Center ambulance service. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:45 GMT
Livingston Police officers arrested a 31-year-old man for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Tuesday after he threatened five people with a semiautomatic pistol at a business in the 1900 block of WashingtonMore >>
Livingston Police officers arrested a 31-year-old man for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Tuesday after he threatened five people with a semiautomatic pistol at a business in the 1900 block of Washington Street.More >>
