Operations Provide Relief, Impressive Lift, and Restore Hope - Somalia (1992-1994)

Question 1

What operation was the UN-led relief effort in which the US airlifted 38 million pounds of food for suffering refugees near the Kenya-Somalia border and Somalia?

Answer 1

Operation Provide Relief

Question 2

What operation airlifted hundreds or Pakistani soldiers under the UN banner to Somalia in an attempt to alleviate the Somalia civil unrest problem?

Answer 2

Operation Impressive Lift

Question 3

In what operation did President George Bush authorize the Marines to assume control of the airport, allowing flight to resume in and out of Mogadishu, Somalia, so that food could reach those in need?

Answer 3

Operation Restore Hope

Question 4

What airlift operation brought 32,000 US troops into Somalia?

Answer 4

Operation Restore Hope

Question 5

When did operation Restore Hope officially end and the UN once again assumed control of the mission?

Answer 5

4 May 1993

Question 6

What operation prompted the airlifting of 1,700 US troops and 3,000 tons of cargo into Mogadishu, Somalia between 5 and 13 October 1993, only stabilizing the situation due to losses sustained?

Answer 6

Operation Restore Hope II

Question 7

When did Operation Restore Hope II (Mogadishu airlift) officially end?

Answer 7

15 March 1994