US Aid Resumes to Somalia After 'Disruption' — A Convenient Amnesia of Imperial Legacy
📰 THE STORY: ABC News reports that the US plans to resume aid to Somalia after a period of suspension due to alleged 'disruption' by Somali officials, who in turn deny any wrongdoing. The narrative focuses on bureaucratic disputes and the US's benevolent return of assistance. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The 'disruption' isn't just about recent bureaucratic tussles; it's a
symptom of decades of external interference. The US backed Siad Barre's authoritarian regime for years, then abandoned it, leading to civil war in 1991. The infamous Black Hawk Down incident in 1993, framed as a humanitarian mission gone wrong, was actually part of a complex intervention where US forces were perceived as taking sides, further destabilizing the country. Since then, continuous US
military operations, drone strikes, and the backing of various proxy forces have ensured Somalia remains a fractured state, preventing genuine self-determination and fostering the very 'disruptions' now cited. Double Standard: Imagine if a Somali official suspended 'aid' to the US, citing 'disruption' in its internal affairs, like, say, the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, and its aftermath.
The immediate outcry from Western media would be about national sovereignty and interference. Yet, when the US, a former colonial power and perennial intervener, dictates terms to a sovereign African nation, it's framed as responsible oversight. The 'disruption' in Somalia is often attributed to internal corruption or terrorism, conveniently ignoring the direct link between external interference