Counter-Terrorism in Somalia: Losing Hearts and Minds?
International Crisis Group, Africa Report Nº95, 11 juillet 2005,
Nearly four years after 9/11, hardly a day passes without the "war on terrorism" making headlines, with Iraq, Afghanistan, Indonesia and now London holding centre stage. But away from the spotlight, a quiet, dirty conflict is being waged in Somalia: in the rubble-strewn streets of the ruined capital of this state without a government, Mogadishu, al-Qaeda operatives, jihadi extremists, Ethiopian security services and Western-backed counter-terrorism networks are engaged in a shadowy and complex contest waged by intimidation, abduction and assassination. The U.S. has had some success but now risks evoking a backlash. Ultimately a successful counter-terrorism strategy requires more attention to helping Somalia with the twin tasks of reconciliation and state building.
More news from Somalia, afrol News, 11 July, 2005
Somali peace activist killed in Mogadishu
Somalia's most prominent peace activist, Abdulkadir Yahya Ali, this night was shot dead at his residence in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. His killing has caused outrage and shock among local residents and in the international community. Groups close to al-Qaeda are among the prime suspects in the assassination.
Mr Yahya has been one of Somalia's most outspoken peace activists, seeking bold solutions to solve the chaotic situation in his country. Leading the Mogadishu-based Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD), Mr Yahya became an important voice for civil society in peace processes normally dominated by warlords, clan leaders and war criminals.
**** Death of a Peacemaker: The assassination of a Somali mediator may indicate that Al Qaeda is gaining ground in the troubled African nation. Jeffrey Bartholet, Newsweek, Updated: 1:48 p.m. ET July 16, 2005
Nearly four years after 9/11, hardly a day passes without the "war on terrorism" making headlines, with Iraq, Afghanistan, Indonesia and now London holding centre stage. But away from the spotlight, a quiet, dirty conflict is being waged in Somalia: in the rubble-strewn streets of the ruined capital of this state without a government, Mogadishu, al-Qaeda operatives, jihadi extremists, Ethiopian security services and Western-backed counter-terrorism networks are engaged in a shadowy and complex contest waged by intimidation, abduction and assassination. The U.S. has had some success but now risks evoking a backlash. Ultimately a successful counter-terrorism strategy requires more attention to helping Somalia with the twin tasks of reconciliation and state building.
More news from Somalia, afrol News, 11 July, 2005
Somali peace activist killed in Mogadishu
Somalia's most prominent peace activist, Abdulkadir Yahya Ali, this night was shot dead at his residence in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. His killing has caused outrage and shock among local residents and in the international community. Groups close to al-Qaeda are among the prime suspects in the assassination.
Mr Yahya has been one of Somalia's most outspoken peace activists, seeking bold solutions to solve the chaotic situation in his country. Leading the Mogadishu-based Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD), Mr Yahya became an important voice for civil society in peace processes normally dominated by warlords, clan leaders and war criminals.
**** Death of a Peacemaker: The assassination of a Somali mediator may indicate that Al Qaeda is gaining ground in the troubled African nation. Jeffrey Bartholet, Newsweek, Updated: 1:48 p.m. ET July 16, 2005
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