Part of the conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the separatism in Somalia
Hargeisa
Burao
1961 revolt in Somalia (Somalia)
Date
December 1961
Location
Hargeisa and Burao, northern Somalia (today Somaliland)
Result
Revolt/Coup defeated
Belligerents
Somali Republic
Pro-Somaliland coup plotters
Strength
Somali National Army garrisons of Hargeisa and Burao
At least 24 junior officers
Casualties and losses
Unknown
1 killed, all others arrested
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