| | This briefing describes the withdrawal of international peacekeeping forces from Somalia on 31 May 1994 and provides useful insights into the real nature of the dangers of ignoring the fundamental issues of human rights and, central to this whole debate, control of resources, principally land. It warns against the resurrection of militia attacks not only against each other but the population at large. Prendergast's solution is a continuity, though different, by the UN (which costs roughly $310 million per year). Other critics of the UN role have suggested that a better solution would be withdrawal. ROAPE is interested in continuing this debate and welcomes comments. |
