| Reconciliation Processes in Africa: Somalia |
| This collection of Internet resources includes selected country-specific case study experiences that are helping and/or hindering reconciliation processes in Africa at international, regional, national, and communal levels.Although selective, inclusion of a site by no means constitutes
endorsement by the African and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully tested before being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For additional research and bibliographic materials on reconciliation processes in African countries consult the Library's online catalog.
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| The CENTRE FOR RESEARCH & DIALOGUE (http://www.crdsomalia.org/index.shtml) |
| The Centre For Research & Dialogue(CRD) is an independent not-for-profit corporation aimed to promote the social, economic & political rebuilding of Somalia. The Centre utilises Participatory Research as a means to facilitate processes of dialogue, consensus building, policy development and institutional capacity building at the national and local levels. |
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| HORN OF AFRICA BULLETIN:
SOMALIA: NEW PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT, AND FUTURE?
(http://www.life-peace.org/hab/hab2004/hab200405.htm) |
| [Editorial] Vol: 16 No: 5 Sept-Oct 2004: The outcome of the 14th Somali Peace and Reconciliation Conference in Kenya under the auspices of the IGAD admirably calls for support. The rebirth of the Republic of Somalia – if truly it is what is happening – has far reaching social, political, and economic implications. Many people see the election of a new president and a new government for Somalia as the beginning of the process to normalize law and order, stability and peace in this one time stateless republic. |
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| IGAD: SOMALIA PEACE PROCESS:
PRESS RELEASE AND COMMUNIQUES
(http://www.igad.org/somaliapress/somindex.htm) |
| The seven member states of IGAD - Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda - cover an area of 5.2 Million sq. km and have a population of more than 160 Million. The IGAD region is very rich culturally due to its numerous ethnic groups, languages and religious practices. The region is highly affected by internal and external conflicts; therefore the joint peace and conflict prevention efforts of IGAD member states are crucial for a sustainable development of all countries.
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| IN THE MARKET FOR PEACE- SOMALIA: Mary Lean (http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi%5Fm0KZH/is%5F5%5F9/ai%5F30080102) |
| On the green line between the warring factions in Mogadishu, Somalia, a small sign of hope is being built. Women from different sides of the confict are setting up a market where they can together sell their vegetables and handicrafts. |
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| REFLECTIONS ON THE NATIONAL SOMALI RECONCILIATION CONFERENCE: Ahmed Isse Awa. (http://www.ossrea.net/publications/newsletter/oct04/article26.htm) |
| Abstract: After fourteen years of civil war, anarchy and statelessness, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of the Horn of African countries hosted the Somali National Reconciliation Conference in Kenya to find a lasting solution to the Somali problem by creating an all-inclusive government of national unity for Somalia. The Conference, which had experienced a turbulent ride from the inception and had come close to collapsing at several junctures, took two years to conclude. It has now successfully culminated in the formation of a Parliament and election of a Speaker and a President. This article presents a synopsis of the history of this Conference and the challenges facing the new Government of Somalia. |
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| REPORT ON PEACE-MAKING INITIATIVE IN SOMALILAND
APRIL 1995-JANUARY1997
(http://www.c-r.org/pubs/occ%5Fpapers/occ%5Fsomali.shtml) |
| Background: In a national conference organized by the Somali National Movement (SNM) in Burao, Somaliland, Somalilanders took the momentous decision, on 18 May 1991, to withdraw from the union with Somalia and to reinstate the Republic of Somaliland that pre-existed the union with Somalia. Since that time there has been relative peace in the country except two setbacks in Burao and Berbera that were quickly brought under control. |
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| UN PEACE BUILDING ROLE IN SOMALIA WILL DEPEND ON NEW GOVERNMENT, ANNAN SAYS (http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=12266&Cr=somalia&Cr1=) |
| 19 October 2004 – As several organizations work on structuring a peace-building framework for Somalia, a call may come for an enhanced role for the United Nations, but that expansion must be based on discussions with the new government, Secretary-General Kofi Annan says. |
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| WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM
WOMEN PEACE AND SECURITY NEWS: SOMALIA
(http://www.peacewomen.org/news/Somalia/news.html) |
| The site provides accurate and timely information on women, peace and security issues and women's peace-building initiatives in areas of armed conflict; Peace Women works to facilitate communication among and mobilization of advocates and supporters in civil society, the UN system and governments working on women, peace and security issues; and Peace Women advocates for the integration of gender analysis in the governance, peace and security work of civil society actors, the UN system, and governmental bodies.
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