When the name Somalia is uttered certain things ring in the mind. Corruption, self-conflict, internal conflict, and war are just a few. The war in Somalia has been ongoing and seemed more destructive
with the recent culmination of the Eastern Africa based militia, Al-Shabaab. For more than two decades, the
Somalia people have been on the run for their safety with many seeking for security in foreign nations as well as in refugee camps in the neighboring Ethiopia and Kenya (Arma & Elmi,
2016). The level of insecurity has reached its pick with many cases of civil unrest witnessed. Many people have been
kidnapped by the militia and continue to serve as soldiers for the group that has claimed command of certain regions in Somalia like Ceel Cade and the vast Gedo region. However, many people continue to wonder where the war-torn nation went wrong.
Islamist group, Al- Shabaab roaming the streets of Mogadishu
In the early 21st century, Somalia was a great nation and a very progressive one. However, things changed during the early as the
view of big nations
changed about Somalia and nothing good ever emanated. The truth about a failed state soon surfaced, and the subsequent security lapses took tall of the onetime
peaceful nation. What have gone wrong? According to Abukar Arman, a foreign policy expert, there is unwavering need to change the foreign policies regarding Somalia. He categorically points out
that the US must alter its policies on Somalia has it has portrayed the wrong image of the African country thus pitting its people into war against each other. In the view of Arman, there is a further necessity for a
reassessment of the policies if the rebuilding and reconstruction of a stable state in Somalia are to be achieved (Arma & Elmi, 2016). Misconstrued narratives have continued to ail Somalia and dent its image on the global scene. The expert asserts that US approach to the state of affairs in Somalia contributed a lot to the
current events that occur in
Somalia.
TROUBLED SOMALIA: The Presence
of AMISON
In their view, the US- choreographed narratives portrayed Somalia as an incompetent, clannish, and too corrupt to form a great state. The narratives also associate the most important political players
the instability. The old patterns that had been advanced are still taken into consideration,
and the status quo is retained. According to the analyst, the unsubstantiated narratives are destroying Somalia further, and an emergency
such views is a great injustice to their fundamental rights. It further undermines the interests of Somalis.
Main perpetrators of status quo in Somalia The narratives implanted
on the elite class have been the key destroyer of peace and unity in Somalia. Several stakeholders have been in a relentless war of interest which has mainly been for their
individualistic purposes. International organizations, foreign nations, and the political class have continued to
spread the gospel of
as key drivers of the
Islamists groups. In the view of other security agencies, the destructive narratives have been critical of creating instability in Somalia and taking its people to war in a bid to minimize the influence of Western political orientation in Somalia. It is undisputable that there is a sheer sense of belonging to the Somalia population and
that several Islamists group has emerged as a result of
policy review should be undertaken by political supremacists and the global power masters like US and UK (Malrek,
2016). The expert raises critical concern about the donors and how such narratives have shaped their decision-making on Somalia. The political narratives demystify the reputation of the Somaliland and thus making the donors draw negative views on the people of Somalia and
destruction for self- befitting reasons. In light of the above, the inner political difference that is backed by conflicting interests from outside forces has created divisive politics. The selfish actors have spewed corruption from all aspects thus failing to offer tentative solutions to the Somali
people. The sectarian class, supported by the neighboring nations and other interested parties,
have conducted selfish actions that have led to repelling actions by the Islamists group who consider their fate to be on their hands (Malrek, 2016). Neighboring nations
Kenya and Ethiopia have all shown grim determination to segregate the Somali people and divide them into sub-clans so that they can easily manage them.
AMISOM troops display recovered ammunition
The policies carried by the neighbors of Somalia are very unpopular among the Somali people are considered hostile. Surprisingly, the bankrollers continue to support the destructive
policies of the neighboring nations and allocate huge donations for their atrocious actions. Such actions
have escalated the violence in Somali has civilians now have to fight for what belongs to them (Malrek,
2016). More surprisingly, the
international institutions and organizations have taken advantage of the power vacuum that was created by the fierce conflicts and division among the Somali people to exercise deceit and self- interest while posing as
saviors of the people. They have taken all the mega contracts regarding public service. The peacekeeping missions have now been overtaken by selfish events leading to a bloodbath.
Ailing economy
Remnants of destroyed property in Mogadishu
Over $55 billion has been spent on the termed Somali reconstruction and stabilization steps, but the impact on the economy has been disastrous. There is virtually nothing to show with economic incapacitation and little progress on matters
security witnessed. The businesses have been adversely impacted, and their reestablishment within Mogadishu has sparked harsh and
destructive retaliation from the local Islamists groups.
It has thus left the Somali economy ailing and struggling (Malrek, 2016). As a result, poverty and
hopelessness have continued to rock the Somali land while their resources benefit foreign masters. Poor infrastructure and retrogressive economic practices marred by
corruption, selfishness, and poverty haunt Somalia thus far.
References;
Arman, A., & Elmi, A. A. (2016, February
22). US policies do more harm than good in Somalia. Retrieved February
25, 2016, from http://www.aljazeer a.com/indepth/opin ion/2016/02/policie s-harm-good- somalia-
160221063304153. html
Malrek, V. (2016, January
27). Crimes
Against Humanity - CBC Player. Retrieved February
25, 2016, from http://www.cbc.ca/ player/play/268269
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