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The Pros And Cons Of UNISOM II

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After the groundwork for UNISOM II was complete the main force of UNISOM II took over. The various warlords and nongovernmental organizations in Somalia had agreed to a federalist form of government that was loosely based around 18 different subnational regions. It was the prerogative of UNISOM II to support this new system and ensure lasting peace in the region. These measures included establishing a fair and representative form of government, rebuilding civilian infrastructure that had been destroyed in the years of fighting, establishing the rule of law, acting as an interim police force, and most importantly disarming the local warlords. (Lester Brune, 1998) Understanding one of the biggest drawbacks to UNISOM I was its lack of manpower, the United Nations garrisoned 22,000 troops and 8,000 logistic and civilian staff in Mogadishu.
Much of UNISOM II’s early accomplishments were achieved with little resistance from the local citizens. This changed when in June of 1993 …show more content…

In modern times, conflict in Somalia has reduced from large scale faction warfare to localized scrimmages. This means that the lethality and destruction of these conflicts have also been reduced. (World Bank, 2005) This phenomenon can be attributed to a lack of support from new clan members who have no interest in continuing the horrors that plagued their ancestors, and to the recent resurgence of clan elders’ power. These new elders are in much better positions to control their clans now that local warlords can no longer offer their clansmen benefits to fight for them. Clans have also been able to consolidate their territory and solidify their areas of control so there is less areas of contention between clans. (World Bank, 2005) With the withdrawal of UNISOM II ammunition and money for the warlords has become increasingly scarce as

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