What was the name of the ruling military junta under Barre?
Supreme Revolutionary Council
National Security Council
Armed Forces Council
Revolutionary Command Council
Answer
The Supreme Revolutionary Council was the ruling military junta of Somalia under Siad Barre. It was formed in 1969 after a coup d'état that overthrew the civilian government of Abdirashid Ali Shermarke. The council was led by Barre, who became the first president of Somalia. The council was dissolved in 1976 when Barre became the president for life.
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