Many factions opposed to Siad Barre set aside tribal and political differences to unite in purpose to overthrow his regime.
Various peacemaking and peacekeeping efforts were attempted, but all were destined for failure until most all parties had agreed to the formation of a new international community-backed Transitional Federal Government, which finally occurred 2004 in Djibouti.
However, in a Time magazine article from December 28, 2002, US Special Envoy Robert B. Oakley, said three things were important to a Somali man: "his camel, his wife and his weapon.
UN Security Council intervention in Somalia's Civil War went back to Resolution 733, an arms control provision which established a weapons embargo on the country.
Organized by IGAD, and held in Sodere, Ethiopia, but boycotted by Hussein Aidid's faction as well as the newly-declared government of Somaliland.
[6][8][9] The conference was postponed indefinitely and then cancelled after continuous fighting in the city throughout the early part of the year made it impossible to ensure security.
This call is heard repeated throughout the country from all segments of the Somali society, who have consistently demand [sic] an end to violence.
On May 6, 2001, an effort to create a 25-member working body, dubbed the National Commission for Reconciliation and Property Settlement (NCRPS), was damaged when Abdirizak Haji Hussein, former prime minister, was named as its head.
However, at the time, the Rahanweyn Resistance Army (RRA) was still hotly contending with other factions, including warlord Adan Madobe-Habsade, who captured Baidoa.
Before voting, the 25 presidential candidates swore on the Quran and signed a declaration, pledging to support the elected president and demobilize their militia.