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Home›African Arguments›Politics›'Recognize Somaliland as an independent state' urges Foreign Minister›A Russian made mig fighter jet that was

A Russian made mig fighter jet that was

By Magnus Taylor
July 4, 2011
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A Russian made mig fighter jet that was used in 1989 seen hanging in Hargeisa as a monument of reminder to the people of Somaliland of atrocities done by former dictator Muhamed Siad Barre, who was later toppled in 1991. (Photo credit should read SIMON MAINA/AFP/Getty Images)

Magnus Taylor

Magnus Taylor is a Horn of Africa Analyst at International Crisis Group, the independent conflict-prevention organisation.

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