Open Access Library Journal

Volume 4, Issue 10 (October 2017)

ISSN Print: 2333-9705   ISSN Online: 2333-9721

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Nature of AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Relation to Peace Building Strategies in Somalia

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ABSTRACT

With the collapse of the central government, Somalia was engulfed into a predatory violence from the warlords. It saw deaths and acute humanitarian crisis amidst the vulnerable population. In nearly over two decades, peace still remains a dream in the failed state. The efforts to restore peace and stabilize the nation have proved to be futile. The weak Federal Government of Somalia struggles to run the state from the comforts of Mogadishu since most parts are still under the control of Al shabaab and other clan militias. Even in the capital mortar shells fired by the militants can be heard regularly. Suicide bombers pose a major threat to Mogadishu and other high value targets within the town. The researchers targeted AMISOM personnel and locals. The primary data was collected through interviews and questionnaires. Secondary data was gathered and reviewed from journals, books, magazines, newspapers and published proceedings that corroborated the primary data. The study found out that the nature of AMISOM needs to be realigned to facilitate the peace building efforts. The study recommends that operations should major on winning the hearts and minds of the locals which is vital in fighting asymmetrical warfare; and the mandate should not be changed frequently. The findings generated a body of knowledge that informs designing of peace support operation practices, processes and strategies for ensuring durable and sustainable peace in Somalia and elsewhere.

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Ligawa, W. , Okoth, P. and Matanga, F. (2017) Nature of AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Relation to Peace Building Strategies in Somalia. Open Access Library Journal, 4, 1-12. doi: 10.4236/oalib.1103248.

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