The Somali Conflict: What are its causes and how to transcend it?
21 november 2007
Jardin des Iles, Salon Fazy
Chemin Colladon 5-7, Genève
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Seminar on Somalia
The Somali Conflict: What are its causes and how to transcend it?
The direct engagement of Ethiopian forces in Somalia early this year, with the backing of other foreign powers, has worsened the conflict and exacerbated the suffering of the Somali people. The deteriorating situation in Somalia calls for an urgent action to bring together all Somali protagonists in order to engage in peace talks. The international community, particularly the African Union, the Arab League and the United Nations, has reasserted such a need. This seminar aims at initiating a reflection on the future of Somalia and will address the current situation in this country from various perspectives. The causes of the conflict and the ways to resolve it and to bring a lasting peace will also be discussed.
Main speakers
Dr. Mohamud Jama
Former vice Prime Minister of Somalia
Mr. Zakaria Abdi
Vice President of the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia
Mr. Abdi Dirshe
President of the Somali Diaspora Alliance
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Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies – CCPS |
| Date: |
21 November 2007 |
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14:30 – 18:00 |
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Jardin des Iles, Salon Fazy
Chemin Colladon 5-7, Genève |
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Program
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14h30 – 15h00
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Root causes of the conflict
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15h00 – 15h30
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Political and human rights situation |
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15h30 – 16h00
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Coffee break
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16h00 – 16h30
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Humanitarian situation
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16h30 – 17h00
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How to transcend the conflict
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17h00 – 18h00
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Discussion
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The seminar is preceded by a press conference at the Geneva Press Club
from 11:30 to 13:00, at « La Pastorale », Route de Ferney 106, Genève
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