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History

 *  -- 1892- Djibouti was named French Somaliland. It was a good harbor because it attracted trade.  1977- In 1975, French gov't wanted independence. In June 1976 the territory citizenship law was made to reflect more on Issa. They voted for independence on May 1977 and the Republic of Djibouti was established on June 22, 1977. Hassan Gouled Aptidon was the first president.  1981- Djibouti becomes a one-party state with the Peoples Progress Assembly as the sold party.  Nov. 26, 1999- Sudan signed a peace agreement with the opposition Umma Party to end the 16 year old civil war.  2001- <span style="FONT-SIZE: 90%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Djibouti gov't gave U.S. military free land, free rein, and full secrecy for a base to fight Al Queda <span style="FONT-SIZE: 170%; COLOR: #35849c; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 170%; COLOR: #35849c; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif">Jan. 10, 2003- <span style="FONT-SIZE: 90%; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">They chose a new 65 seat parliament. Parties allied with the president swept the first multi party legislative elections.

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