Civil war Quote by Rebecca Hamilton
“During the civil war, the Sudanese government armed the Misseriya nomads as proxy. Even though both groups had coexisted quite well prior to the conflict, it all become much more difficult as a consequence.”
About This Quote
Source Historical analysis: Sudanese Civil War, 2003‑2005
Arming the Misseriya nomads deepened ethnic tensions and complicated peace efforts.
In simple terms: Arming proxies worsened conflict.
Key Takeaway
Avoid using local groups as proxies.
Themes
conflict
ethnic tension
proxy warfare
peacebuilding
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- peace negotiations
- humanitarian aid
- community reconciliation
Key Concepts
political manipulation
social fragmentation
Questions to Reflect On
- How could inclusive security reduce reliance on proxies?
- What safeguards prevent escalation?
A Different Perspective
Proxy arms can entrench long‑term grievances.
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