Civil-Military Cooperation of African Mission in Somalia as Tool of Peace-building in Kismayo District, Lower Jubbaland, Somalia (2011-2020)
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Date
2021
Authors
Muchemi, Moses Kamau
Ichani, Xavier Francis
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RSIS
Abstract
The conflict in Somalia presents a typical example of
crisis where sometimes the international response is at odd with
the wishes of local administration and community. Whereas
debate on the most appropriate and sustainable approach to
resolving complex conflict like the one in Somalia continues,
Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) has emerged as a key
determinant of successful peacekeeping operation. Whereas the
scope of activities under the rubric of CIMIC is this article
analyzed SSR carried out by AMISOM troops in Kismayo
District of Somalia from year 2011 to 2020 as a thematic area of
security enhancement. The study was anchored on liberal
peacebuilding, state building and democratization theories. The
target population of the study included residents of Kismayo
district entailing community leaders, humanitarian workers, civil
society, Jubbaland Security Forces (JSF) and AMISOM troops
operating in the district. Onwuegbuzie and Collins (2007)
typology of determining sample size in social science research
was used to arrive at a sample size of 200 respondents. Primary
data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires,
interviews guide and Focused Group Discussions guide.
Secondary data was sourced from published books, e-books,
journals, reports, newsletters and conference papers. Collected
data was grouped, corroborated, and presented using both
quantitative and the qualitative research techniques in themes
corresponding the objectives of the study. The study found out
that 97% of Kismayo residents felt that AMISOM CIMIC
program had reduced conflicts in the district, 83% felt that the
security sector was effective in ensuring security and safety of the
population. The study also found that demobilization,
disarmament and reintegration CIMIC program had reduced
chances of violent clashes in Kismayo by 89% chance. AlShabaab terror gang continued to threaten the peace efforts in
Kismayo. The study recommends that more donor funding be
channeled to Federal Governments of Somalia so that they
develop strong security sector capable of defeating peace spoilers
such as Al-Shabaab.
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Keywords
Peace Support Operations (PSO), Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC), Security Sector Reforms (SSR), African Mission in Somalia, Peace Building
Citation
Muchemi, M. K., & Ichani, X. F. Civil-Military Cooperation of African Mission in Somalia as Tool of Peace-building in Kismayo District, Lower Jubbaland, Somalia (2011-2020).