Somalia Conflict
Somalia Conflict
The Somali Civil War is an ongoing civil war taking place in Somalia, that began in 1991. The conflict has caused destabilisation and instability throughout the country, with the current phase of the conflict seeing the Somali government losing substantial control of the state to the rebel forces. From 2006-2009, the National Defense Force of Ethiopia was involved in the conflict. Somalia's government declared a state of emergency in June 2009, requesting immediate international support, and the military intervention of neighbouring... read more
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Mediating election-related conflicts
From HD Centre Dated 13 July 2009 By Chris Fomunyoh - Beyond major conflicts in Africa over the territorial integrity of states such as Sudan and Somalia, many recent conflicts on the continent are ignited by grievances over bad governance and exclusionary political practices. In many cases,...
Mediating election-related conflicts
From HD Centre Dated 13 July 2009 By Chris Fomunyoh - Beyond major conflicts in Africa over the territorial integrity of states such as Sudan and Somalia, many recent conflicts on the continent are ignited by grievances over bad governance and exclusionary political practices. In many cases,...
Mediation efforts in Somalia
From HD Centre Dated 22 April 2007 By Ken Menkhaus - This paper reviews and assesses the past eighteen years of external mediation efforts aimed at ending Somaliaa#039;s protracted civil war and reviving a central government. It identifies lessons learned, summarizes ongoing debates about the most appropriate...
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Somalia: Kenyan Jets Attack Al-Shabaab Villages
From AllAfrica.com Dated 4 February 2012 [Shabelle] Badhahde - Kenyan jets have shelled a...
Somali famine over but warns of risks
From Big News Network Dated 4 February 2012 In this Jan. 19, 2012 file photo, children line up to receive a meal at a food distribution center for those displaced by last year's famine or by conflict, in Mogadishu, Somalia. The United ...
Britain Names Ambassador to Somalia
From Big News Network Dated 3 February 2012 Somalia for the first time in two decades on Thursday, signaling London’s intention to help make a push to address the country’s long-running conflict. Mr. Hague’s visit comes ...
Britain Names Ambassador to Somalia
From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dated 3 February 2012 Britain sent Foreign Secretary William Hague to Mogadishu and appointed an ambassador to Somalia for the first time in two decades on Thursday, signaling London's intention to help make a push to address the country's long-running conflict. Mr. Hague's visit...
World Briefing | Africa: Britain Names Ambassador to Somalia
From The New York Times Dated 3 February 2012 The appointment of an ambassador to Somalia for the first time in two decades signaled London’s intention to help make a push to address the country’s long-running conflict.
World Briefing | Africa: Britain Names Ambassador to Somalia
From The New York Times Dated 3 February 2012 The appointment of an ambassador to Somalia for the first time in two decades signaled London’s intention to help make a push to address the country’s long-running conflict.
UK appoints first ambassador to Somalia in 21 years
From The Observer Dated 2 February 2012 Matt Baugh will remain based in Nairobi, Kenya, until security situation improves in SomaliaBritain has appointed its first ambassador to Somalia in 21 years, as the foreign secretary visited the country.Arriving in the capital, Mogadishu, amid tight security on Thursday,...
Somalia: Signs of Hope in a Shattered State
From AllAfrica.com Dated 1 February 2012 [African Arguments] It's always been hard to...
World Update
From BBC World Dated 1 February 2012 "Bad things happen but we have to be strong," the impact of the conflict in Somalia on Uganda
Somali Islamists ban Red Cross
From The Observer Dated 31 January 2012 Humanitarian crisis looms as hundreds of thousands are deprived of food and aid in areas under al-Shabaab controlHundreds of thousands of Somalis could be deprived of critical food aid after Islamist rebels banned the International Committee of the Red Cross...
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