Somali Patriotic Movement

Somali Patriotic Movement
Leaders
  • Ahmed omar Jess (1989 - 1996)
Dates of operation1989 - 2004
Groups
HeadquartersBu'ale (1989 - 1991)
Kismayo (1991 - 1999)
Dhobley (1999 - 2004)
Active regionsSouthern Somalia
IdeologySomali nationalism
Darood interests
Allies Somali Salvation Democratic Front
Somali National Front
Opponents United Somali Congress
Somali National Alliance
WarsSomali Civil War

Somali Patriotic Movement (SPM, Somali: Dhaqdhaqaaqa Wadaniga Soomaaliyeed, Arabic: الحركة الوطنية الصومالية) was a major Political and Military faction during the early years of the Somali Civil War. It was founded and commanded by Colonel Ahmed omar Jess And Bashir Bililiqo, The group was based in what is presently Jubaland region.