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Saferworld Intervention during Peacebuilding Commission annual session
Remarks delivered by Mr Larry Attree, Head of Policy, at PBC annual session
1 July 2017
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Libya: a second chance?
Former Saferworld Director Henry Smith shares his thoughts on the lessons to be drawn from international post-conflict support to Libya following the toppling of Colonel Gadhafi.
1 June 2017
Comment & analysis
The London Conference is over, but the hard work of building peace in Somalia continues
On 11 May 2017, the governments of the UK and Somalia, together with the African Union and the UN, jointly hosted a major international conference in London that sought to address Somalia’s key governance, statebuilding and security challenges. It brought Somali government representatives together with donor states, UN representatives and multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF.
12 May 2017
Comment & analysis
Democratisation in Somalia: reflections on 2016 and beyond
Saferworld, PUNSAA and SOSCENSA held an event on 6 March 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya, to reflect upon the 2016-17 electoral process in Somalia
4 April 2017
Comment & analysis
Two years of war: supporting Yemeni civil society’s path to peace
On the second anniversary of Yemen’s war, states and international organisations must step up their support to the vital peacebuilding and development work being done by Yemeni civil society and include them in national peace talks.
26 March 2017
Comment & analysis
Four questions for democratisation in Somalia
Somalia has elected new president Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo in an indirect selection process. Work towards one-person-one-vote elections must begin right away.
9 February 2017
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Civil society observes Somalia’s 2016 electoral process
Saferworld is working with its local partners, Puntland Non State Actors Association (PUNSAA) and Somalia South Central Non State Actors (SOSCENSA), to observe the ongoing 2016 electoral process in Somalia.
6 December 2016
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Resolute in uncertain times: peacebuilding in the new US administration
Weeks after the election, Trump's foreign policy and security strategy remain uncertain. David Alpher and Ursala Knudsen-Latta explore the challenges and opportunities for peacebuilders as America shapes a new approach.
1 December 2016
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Peace in Myanmar: Listen to the people
Saferworld's Head of Asia Chris Underwood reflects after attending a International Peace Day event in Myanmar.
21 September 2016
Comment & analysis
A small step toward democracy in Somalia
Saferworld's Somalia Country Director, Peter W Mackenzie, looks at recent democratic developments in Somalia. This was originally published for Africa Research Institute on International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2016.
19 September 2016