Question

Why were U.S. forces sent to Somalia during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu?

1. The U.S. forces wer sent to Somalia to fight invading Islamic forces.

2. The U.S. forces were there as peacekeepers and to stabilze the region.

3. The U.S. forces were assigned the duty of protecting U.N. diplomats.

Answer 1

Answer: President George H.W. Bush authorized the dispatch of U.S. troops to Somalia to assist with famine relief as part of the larger United Nations effort.