Conflict Quote by Jan Egeland
“It is only the Somalis themselves - and I don't hide that fact when I meet the political leaders here - they themselves have to stop their old practices of fighting each other every time they have a problem. They have to learn how to do peaceful conflict resolution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Humanitarian Appeal, 2005
Somalis must abandon internal fighting and adopt peaceful conflict resolution to solve problems.
In simple terms: Stop fighting, learn peace.
Key Takeaway
Promote dialogue over violence.
Themes
peace
conflict resolution
leadership
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- local governance
- NGO programs
Key Concepts
social cohesion
mediation
tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can external actors support internal peace?
- What incentives encourage leaders to choose dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Deep-rooted tribal rivalries may resist change.
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