MP’s urged to back Conflict Prevention
Archive: April 2009
EDM on Conflict Prevention
26 April 2009Increasing Violence in Jonglei State
21 April 2009“Two weeks ago, I attended a meeting with Sudan Oil and Human Security Initiative (SOHSI), government officials and representatives of Total to discuss the concerns that oil may have on conflict in the state. During that meeting it was clear that Jonglei State is experiencing increased tensions. It is believed by many that the referendum [...]
Sources of South Kordofan Conflict
21 April 2009Land Disputes “Land disputes rage because there is not enough land for all the people who depend upon it to make a living. After the signing of the peace agreement, many people, who’d left the region because of fighting, came home. During war time, tribes who were not considered on the side of rebels moved [...]
Building bridges
18 April 2009Originally Dishani was planning to train 25 Young Visionaries (YV), but the course has been so in demand that 40 enrolled. They have finished their training and set up peer groups back in their own communities. Here is an example of how these peer groups work: “Batticaloa district is prone to intense violent conflict, and [...]
Growing crisis
01 April 2009The latest news from Sri Lanka is a sobering reminder of what a conflict means and a reminder of the huge personal risks taken by Dishani and her fellow peacebuilders. Humanitarian Update 24 March: Most recent reports state that more than 3,000 people crossed into government controlled areas in the Putukkudiyiruppa area over the weekend. [...]
