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The '''Somali Democratic Republic''' was the socialist administration of Somalia ruled by Siad Barre and the Supreme Revolutionary Council and the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party from 1969 to 1991.
The '''Somali Democratic Republic''' was the socialist administration of Somalia ruled by Siad Barre and the Supreme Revolutionary Council and the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party from 1969 to 1991. It consisted of current day Somali borders and succeeded the Somali Republic.


=== 1969 Revolution ===
== 1969 Revolution ==


=== Government ===
=== Government ===
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===== Judiciary =====
===== Judiciary =====


=== Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party ===
== Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party ==


===== Statute =====
===== Statute =====
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===== General Principles =====
===== General Principles =====
The SRSP defined by the Statute of the SRSP, is the <nowiki>''</nowiki>vanguard of the Somali Working People.<nowiki>''</nowiki> It states that the most <nowiki>''</nowiki>active, progressive, and politically conscious members of the society who represent worker's, peasant farmers, progressive intellectuals, the armed forces and petty nationalist traders.<nowiki>''</nowiki> The party endlessly <nowiki>''</nowiki>relentlessly<nowiki>''</nowiki>, opposes imperialism, neo-colonialism (colonialism), racism, Zionism, and any and all forms of exploitation of man by man, and leads the Somali masses and struggles for the creation of a new society that is based on social justice and the establishment of the material base which states that it is an objective necessity for building socialism. The co-operation and friendly relationship of the Party with the revolutionary movements of the world and the socialist countries will play an important role in this direction. Scientific Socialism is what the SRSP's guiding philosophy was Scientific Socialism which enables and states that <nowiki>''</nowiki>us to understand the general laws for developing a socialist society and at the same time taking into account the specific historical experience of the Somali Democratic Republic. The statute then states that, <nowiki>''</nowiki>In view of this, it is highly essential for the Party to mobilize and educate the working masses with these principles in order to realize and fulfill the Programme of the Party; it is also equally important to prepare ideologically as well as professionally the cadres of the Party and of the State; to provide the basic guidelines for the organization and the training programme that will effectively impart, to the Party members, the spirit of promoting their inter-relations which in turn, helps in strengthening the co-operation between the higher bodies and the local organizations of the Party. This policy can be enhanced if it strictly adhered to the idea of consultation and the unity of purpose in matters relating to policy and organization; the increase of the two-way flow of ideas and contacts between the masses and the Party in order to further their practical implementation. The party concludes that there is a need for, <nowiki>''</nowiki>critical<nowiki>''</nowiki>, self-appraisal, preparation, selection, and proper distribution of the Party cadres.
The SRSP defined by the Statute of the SRSP, is the <nowiki>''</nowiki>vanguard of the Somali Working People.<nowiki>''</nowiki> It states that the most <nowiki>''</nowiki>active, progressive, and politically conscious members of the society who represent worker's, peasant farmers, progressive intellectuals, the armed forces and petty nationalist traders.<nowiki>''</nowiki> The party endlessly <nowiki>''</nowiki>relentlessly<nowiki>''</nowiki>, opposes imperialism, neo-colonialism (colonialism), racism, Zionism, and any and all forms of exploitation of man by man, and leads the Somali masses and struggles for the creation of a new society that is based on social justice and the establishment of the material base which states that it is an objective necessity for building socialism. The co-operation and friendly relationship of the Party with the revolutionary movements of the world and the socialist countries will play an important role in this direction. Scientific Socialism is what the SRSP's guiding philosophy was Scientific Socialism which enables and states that <nowiki>''</nowiki>us to understand the general laws for developing a socialist society and at the same time taking into account the specific historical experience of the Somali Democratic Republic. The statute then states that, <nowiki>''</nowiki>In view of this, it is highly essential for the Party to mobilize and educate the working masses with these principles in order to realize and fulfill the Programme of the Party; it is also equally important to prepare ideologically as well as professionally the cadres of the Party and of the State; to provide the basic guidelines for the organization and the training programme that will effectively impart, to the Party members, the spirit of promoting their inter-relations which in turn, helps in strengthening the co-operation between the higher bodies and the local organizations of the Party. This policy can be enhanced if it strictly adhered to the idea of consultation and the unity of purpose in matters relating to policy and organization; the increase of the two-way flow of ideas and contacts between the masses and the Party in order to further their practical implementation. The party concludes that there is a need for, <nowiki>''</nowiki>critical<nowiki>''</nowiki>, self-appraisal, preparation, selection, and proper distribution of the Party cadres, and that constant supervision and control of the work has a determining effect on the success of the policies. <nowiki>''</nowiki>Despite its similarities and the general laws which it shares with others progressive parties of the world; yet these rules take into account the peculiarities of the Somali culture, customs and the ethical behavior of our society. The party continues to finish the general principles saying that they entrust every party member to promote the party's ideals, as well to encourage and have the <nowiki>''</nowiki>self-confidence<nowiki>''</nowiki>, to <nowiki>''</nowiki>carry out this historical duty that is entrusted to them (the party members).<nowiki>''</nowiki>
 
===== Party Members (Rights, Duties, etc.) =====


===== Leadership =====
===== Leadership =====


===== Social organizations =====
===== Social Organizations =====


=== Economy ===
== Economy ==


=== Women's Rights & Involvement in Somalia & Contribution towards Somali Socialism ===
== Women's Rights & Involvement in Somalia & Contribution towards Somali Socialism ==


=== Education & Human Development ===
== Education & Human Development ==


=== 1979 Constitution ===
== 1979 Constitution ==


=== Promotion of Somali Culture ===
== Promotion of Somali Culture ==


=== Somali Military ===
== Military of the Somali Democratic Republic ==


=== International Affairs & Relations & Foreign Policies ===
== International Affairs & Relations & Foreign Policies ==


=== Pan-Somali & Greater Somalia (''Soomaaliweyn)'' ===
== Pan-Somali & Greater Somalia (''Soomaaliweyn)'' ==


=== Political & Social Rights ===
== Political & Social Rights ==


=== Ogaden War (1977 - 1978) ===
== Ogaden War (1977 - 1978) ==


=== Dissolution, Chaos & the Somaliland War of Independence ===
== Dissolution, Chaos & the Somaliland War of Independence (1981- 1991) ==


=== References ===
=== References ===
<ref>{{Citation|author=SRSP (Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party)|year=1975|title=Statute of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party|title-url=https://www.marxists.org/subject//somalia/srsp/SRSP-party-statute-1976.pdf|pdf=https://www.marxists.org/subject//somalia/srsp/SRSP-party-statute-1976.pdf|city=Mogadishu|publisher=SRSP|mia=https://www.marxists.org/subject//somalia/srsp/SRSP-party-statute-1976.pdf}}</ref>
<ref>{{Citation|author=SRSP (Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party)|year=1975|title=Statute of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party|title-url=https://www.marxists.org/subject//somalia/srsp/SRSP-party-statute-1976.pdf|pdf=https://www.marxists.org/subject//somalia/srsp/SRSP-party-statute-1976.pdf|city=Mogadishu|publisher=SRSP|mia=https://www.marxists.org/subject//somalia/srsp/SRSP-party-statute-1976.pdf}}</ref>
[[Category:Former socialist states]]
[[Category:Former socialist states]]

Revision as of 21:40, 8 June 2023

Somali Democratic Republic
Jamhuuriyadda Dimoqraadiga Soomaaliyeed
الجمهورية الديمقراطية الصومالية
1969–1991
Flag of Somali Democratic Republic
Flag
Coat of arms of Somali Democratic Republic
Coat of arms
Anthem: Soomaaliya Ha Noolaato (Somali) "Long live Somalia"
CapitalMogadishu (Hamar)
Largest cityMogadishu
Common languagesSomali
Arabic
English
Italian
Religion
Islam
Demonym(s)Somali
Dominant mode of productionSocialism
GovernmentPeople's dictatorship under a one-party African (Somali) socialist republic
• President
Mohamed Siad Barre
LegislaturePeople's Assembly
History
• Established
1969
• Dissolution
1991


The Somali Democratic Republic was the socialist administration of Somalia ruled by Siad Barre and the Supreme Revolutionary Council and the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party from 1969 to 1991. It consisted of current day Somali borders and succeeded the Somali Republic.

1969 Revolution

Government

President
Central Government
Standing Committee
People's Assembly
Judiciary

Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party

Statute

The statute of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party is the legal, and official document of the SRSP's position in the Somali socialist state, as well as its guiding ideals, including its sub-organizations, and other topics, like women, economics, the military, membership, and important roles, that the party is directed by.

General Principles

The SRSP defined by the Statute of the SRSP, is the ''vanguard of the Somali Working People.'' It states that the most ''active, progressive, and politically conscious members of the society who represent worker's, peasant farmers, progressive intellectuals, the armed forces and petty nationalist traders.'' The party endlessly ''relentlessly'', opposes imperialism, neo-colonialism (colonialism), racism, Zionism, and any and all forms of exploitation of man by man, and leads the Somali masses and struggles for the creation of a new society that is based on social justice and the establishment of the material base which states that it is an objective necessity for building socialism. The co-operation and friendly relationship of the Party with the revolutionary movements of the world and the socialist countries will play an important role in this direction. Scientific Socialism is what the SRSP's guiding philosophy was Scientific Socialism which enables and states that ''us to understand the general laws for developing a socialist society and at the same time taking into account the specific historical experience of the Somali Democratic Republic. The statute then states that, ''In view of this, it is highly essential for the Party to mobilize and educate the working masses with these principles in order to realize and fulfill the Programme of the Party; it is also equally important to prepare ideologically as well as professionally the cadres of the Party and of the State; to provide the basic guidelines for the organization and the training programme that will effectively impart, to the Party members, the spirit of promoting their inter-relations which in turn, helps in strengthening the co-operation between the higher bodies and the local organizations of the Party. This policy can be enhanced if it strictly adhered to the idea of consultation and the unity of purpose in matters relating to policy and organization; the increase of the two-way flow of ideas and contacts between the masses and the Party in order to further their practical implementation. The party concludes that there is a need for, ''critical'', self-appraisal, preparation, selection, and proper distribution of the Party cadres, and that constant supervision and control of the work has a determining effect on the success of the policies. ''Despite its similarities and the general laws which it shares with others progressive parties of the world; yet these rules take into account the peculiarities of the Somali culture, customs and the ethical behavior of our society. The party continues to finish the general principles saying that they entrust every party member to promote the party's ideals, as well to encourage and have the ''self-confidence'', to ''carry out this historical duty that is entrusted to them (the party members).''

Party Members (Rights, Duties, etc.)
Leadership
Social Organizations

Economy

Women's Rights & Involvement in Somalia & Contribution towards Somali Socialism

Education & Human Development

1979 Constitution

Promotion of Somali Culture

Military of the Somali Democratic Republic

International Affairs & Relations & Foreign Policies

Pan-Somali & Greater Somalia (Soomaaliweyn)

Political & Social Rights

Ogaden War (1977 - 1978)

Dissolution, Chaos & the Somaliland War of Independence (1981- 1991)

References

[1]

  1. SRSP (Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party) (1975). Statute of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party. [PDF] Mogadishu: SRSP. [MIA]