Ogaden clans privately backed the SYL with cash and plans to rise against Ethiopia.

Evidence

The SYL received support, including cash, from many Somalis. For example, “HQ SYL have received a letter from an Ogaden Sultan saying the Ogaden members were awaiting the [United Nations Organization] decision. Should the decision be in favour of Greater Somalia then the Ogaden would rise against the Ethiopians to join the Greater Somalia and they would expect help from the SYL. The writer enclosed Shs. 7,900/- for the National Fund.” — Abdi Ismail Samatar, Africa’s First Democrats, 1209

Categorization

• QUESTION: What became of these Ogaden promises once Greater Somalia failed and the UN awarded the territory to Ethiopia? Worth tracing.