What were the impacts of the US-led coalition's intervention in the War in Somalia (1992-1995)?

The US-led coalition's intervention in the War in Somalia (1992-1995) had significant impacts on both Somalia and the international community. In 1991, the collapse of the Somali government led to a power vacuum and a civil war that lasted for years. The intervention was aimed at restoring stability and delivering humanitarian aid to the country.

On the positive side, the intervention initially succeeded in providing much-needed humanitarian assistance to Somalis suffering from famine and civil war. The coalition also managed to stabilize some parts of the country and helped establish a degree of political reconciliation. However, the intervention was also criticized for its military approach and lack of consideration for the complex political, economic, and social realities on the ground in Somalia.

The intervention also had negative consequences. The coalition’s use of military force and lack of clear objectives led to an escalation of violence in Somalia, and some Somalis saw the intervention as an infringement on their sovereignty. The coalition’s actions also contributed to a rise in anti-Western sentiment in Somalia and across the Muslim world.

The intervention ended in 1995, but Somalia continued to experience instability and conflict in the years that followed. The impacts of the intervention continue to be debated today.