Somalia: The Forgotten Story

Overview

This documentary reaches to the depth of Somali history, starting from the strong kingdoms that ruled areas far away into Africa, passing by the Portuguese raids and ending with its division into five colonies ruled by different European forces, leaving the people of the same race and language separated by geographical borders. It addresses problems of civil war, chaos, theft, and mass destruction. It also focuses on valuable attempts by national organizations to resist occupation and foster peace.

Details

Cast

Abukar Awale

Self

Hussein Dualeh

Self

Mohamed Hashi Elmi

Self

Mary Harper

Self

Nicholas Kay

Self

Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud

Self

Abdi Samater

Self

Jon Snow

Self