Mogadishu, Somalia

Travel Blogs from Mogadishu (2)

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We've Arrived in Somalia
Mar 16, 1994

... was to provide security for withdrawing UN forces. We were put into a circle pattern called Ground Hog Station just off the Mogadishu airport. We had platoons rotate for the on-call status to prevent another "Black Hawk Down" incident from occuring again. ...

A travel blog entry by usmcsniper
Somolia, Mogadishu, Somalia travel blog
Somolia
Oct 2, 1993

Operation Restore Hope / Provide Comfort

A travel blog entry by denwren

Attractions in Mogadishu (2)

Shanghai Old City
Shanghai Old City

Mogadishu, Somalia

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This former playground for the wealthy is now controlled by warlords and is not open to tourists, but it remains one of the area's most scenic spots.
Bakara Market
Bakara Market

Mogadishu, Somalia

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Among other incidents that put this central marketplace in the news was its role in the Somalian War battle now referred to as "Black Hawk Down."

Forum Discussions on Mogadishu (1)

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