In the short term, the killing of Godane is likely to result in more violent attacks, but longer-term consequences are hard to predict.
Tag: somalia
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Although it faces some short- and long-term challenges, community policing will be essential if Somalia and Kenya are to manage and contain al-Shabaab’s campaign of violence.
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Al-Shabaab is still an active and potent enemy, but its recent operational challenges can be a source of strength for AMISOM’s counter-terrorism efforts.
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The Humanitarian Coordinator of the UN in Somalia said funding for humanitarian work is still primarily focused on lifesaving operations, and has not yet moved towards building long-term resilience in communities.
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While political stability and electoral accountability in Somalia are to be welcomed for many reasons, we should not expect that it will solve the piracy problem.
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How a humanitarian operation in Somalia became a war.
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After 22 years, MSF determined that many people they worked with supported violent acts against the aid workers.
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International aid is helpful, but it’s more helpful when local partners who have expertise and knowledge are allowed to take the lead.
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An integrated mission inevitably will be politicized and compromise humanitarian aid, said Mr. Charny.
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There is an opportunity to deal al-Shabaab a fundamental blow; it would be shortsighted not to make the most of it.
