GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Miscellaneous2009

Which one of the following pairs of countries fought wars over a region called Ogaden ?

A

Eritrea and Sudan

B

Ethiopia and Somalia

C

Kenya and Somalia

D

Ethiopia and Sudan

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The Ogaden is a disputed region primarily inhabited by ethnic Somalis, located within the eastern part of Ethiopia. 2. Control over this region has been a source of conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia. 3. These two countries fought major wars over the Ogaden region, most notably the Ogaden War of 1977-1978.

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