The Role of the Traditional Somali Model in Peacemaking

Authors

Hudda Ibrahim, St. Cloud Technical and Community College

Abstract

In this paper I explore the mediation and reconciliation efforts of traditional Somali elders. I also discuss why traditional elders have been effective peacemakers in Northern Somali (Somaliland) but not in Somalia. I argue that four factors comprising an "insider-partial mediation" approach in Somaliand helps to explain why it was effective there. In conclusion, this paper shows that the traditional Somali approach of peacemaking is a viable and effective approach to mitigating conflicts in Somalia.

Recommended Citation

Ibrahim, Hudda (2018) "The Role of the Traditional Somali Model in Peacemaking," The Journal of Social Encounters: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, 60-68.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/social_encounters/vol2/iss1/5