Causes Of The Holocaust: Sadness Seizes Somalia

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Sadness Seizes Somalia The Holocaust is a genocide that many people learn about in depth. Many do not realize that genocide is occurring and has occurred many other times. Even those who do have knowledge about these horrible events do not always help. Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize holder and Holocaust survivor, claims that indifference is the greatest injustice of all. Despite Elie Wiesel’s stance, indifference is not the greatest injustice. Disorganization is the greatest injustice because it creates a lack of a civilized government, resources, and the ability to utilize help. Disorganization is one of the main causes to start and lengthen the Somali genocide. According to “World Without Genocide”, this genocide begins in 1991 when, …show more content…
As stated in Historpedia, “When people think about Somali, all they seem to know about is war, famine, pirates, and terrorism”(Historpedia, 1). The group that is being targeted is a chaotic, lawless, and disorganized group of clans. The Somalian people are known for constant problematic issues that the people cannot solve; because of all the unresolved issues, Somali is is the third largest refugee group. According to “World Without Genocide”, “There are border disputes between Puntland and neighboring Somalia.” The Somalians are being targeted because of border disputes that they cannot solve with pen and paper The Somalian genocide is known as the “World’s worst humanitarian disaster” because if the Somalians were organized and lenient they could have solved these disputes. The Somalians are being targeted, however, could they be saved with the help of …show more content…
According to “Historpedia”, “The international community has held countless peace conferences, provided millions in aid, but still has failed to bring peace. The only people who can bring peace to the Somalian people are themselves.” Many countries try to help the Somali people and try to help all they can. However, the Somali people so disorganized, that they cannot even utilize that help. As stated in “World without Genocide”, “Despite the attempts at resolution, however, the violence continues. With so many factions and interests involved and such a long history of turmoil, finding a solution to the conflict remains a complex and complicated process.” Despite all of the help and aid provided, the Somalia government, or lack government, cannot solve their conflict when dealing with such disorganized group, there might not be any hope in saving the clans if they cannot utilize the help offered. Somalia had the U.S. Marines, helicopters, and the United Nations army, peacekeepers, meetings, and more. However, they could still not resolve the

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