Hussein Aideed

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1996 Two days after his father's death, the Somali National Alliance declared Farrah as the new President, although he too was not internationally recognized as such.
2007 This followed Aidid's defection to Asmara, Eritrea, and his accusation that Ethiopia was guilty of "genocide" and calling for its withdrawal.
Hussein Mohamed Farrah, son of General Aidid, emigrated to the United States when he was 17 years old. Staying 16 years in the country, he eventually became a naturalized citizen and later a United States Marine who served in Somalia.
Somali National Alliance (SNA)