The Somali National Movement was organized in London, England, on April 6,1981 by Hasan Adan Wadadi, a former Somali diplomat, who stated that the group's purpose was to overthrow the Siaad Barre regime.
The Somali National Movement was organized in London, England, on April 6,1981 by Yusuf.A. Dirir, a former Somali diplomat and personal advisor to president Siaad barre. Yusuf Dirir who stated that the group's main purpose was to overthrow the Siaad Barre regime.