Journal article
Politics and clan rivalry in Somalia
Australian Journal of Political Science, Vol.26(1), pp.111-126
1991
Abstract
Although Somalis speak one language and belong to the same ethnic group, they are deeply divided along clan lines. These clan and lineage differences have weakened government institutions and led to civil wars. President Siad Barre, now advanced in age, can neither command the respect of major clans nor exercise much power, and his threats come not only from resistance forces, but also from his family and clan. The armed forces, which are run like ethnic militias, are demoralised and poorly equipped, with the result that they are totally unable to stop the civil wars. Due to the segmented nature of Somali society, there is no solution in sight to the country's political problems.
Details
- Title
- Politics and clan rivalry in Somalia
- Authors/Creators
- S.M. Makinda (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian Journal of Political Science, Vol.26(1), pp.111-126
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991005543789107891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- 6 Social Sciences
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- Web Of Science research areas
- Political Science
- ESI research areas
- Social Sciences, general