supported against AIAI and the Islamic courts. That same year, the SNF would entirely lose control of Gedo region when a military coalition united under the banner of the Allied Somali Force (later named the Jubba Valley Alliance) launched an offensive in the area. Merger with Somali government (2001) In June 2001, SNF would merge into the Transitional National Government of Somalia (TNG) Structure Leaders: Ali Mohamed Mokhtar (Dr. Ali Nur) Gen Omar Hagi Massale, Burale, Mohamud Sayid Aden, General Mohammed Hashi Gaani, Col Barre Hiiraale, Col. Abdirizak Issak Bihi, Col. Osman Haji Ahmed and Noor Matan Abdi Garaad who was stronger leader from the Reer Garaad sub-clan in Marehan clan. Area of Operations: Southern and Central Somalia; occasional forays to outskirts of Mogadishu and neighboring borders. Tribal Affiliation: Marehan (Mareehaan) Founded: March 1991 References Communism in Somalia Factions in the Somali Civil War Political parties established in 1991 Rebel groups in Somalia 1991 establishments in Somalia