m996.11.100 | Santa in Somalia
Santa in Somalia
Aislin (alias Terry Mosher)
December 5, 1992, 20th century
Ink on paper
25.3 x 24.2 cm
Gift of Mr. Terry Mosher
m996.11.100
© McCord Museum
Description
Keywords: Africa (63) , America (137) , Cartoon (19139) , Drawing (18637) , drawing (18379) , Famine (6) , International conflicts (608) , International stakes (660) , Peace process (138) , politics (10928) , Politics (1624) , Poverty (26) , Somalia (10) , United Nations (36) , war (145) , World problems (77)
Keys to History
Humanitarian operation or flashy large-scale deployment designed to impress? This is the question Aislin seems to be asking by juxtaposing an American show of force, spearheaded by Santa Claus, with an emaciated black African seen from behind.
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What
The end of the Cold War gave rise to hopes for a new world order based on law and justice. This was the backdrop to the decision to send a mission to Somalia, which was seen as a new type of initiative. It ultimately ended in failure, however.
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Where
Somalia is located in a region known as the Horn of Africa, on the Indian Ocean.
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When
Operation Restore Hope was launched on December 3, 1992, and ended in May 1993.
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Who
The United States orchestrated this military and humanitarian operation in Somalia, a country whose six million inhabitants live in dire poverty.
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