Somalia

see how Kenya expatriating Somali refugees back to Somalia would be in some way or another breaking international law knowing that Kenya is apart of many treaties in regards to the protection of refugees as mentioned above. On the contrary, one can also argue, why should Kenya obey international law in regards to the protection of refugees and…

Somaliland is not a recognized country internationally. It used be Northern Somalia, but it seceded from Southern Somalia in May 1991 after they fought a bitter war with each other in 1980s. Somaliland declared independence from Southern Somalia (now called Somalia) in 1991 after that the government of Somalia collapsed. The Somaliland government is peaceful, democratic and stable despite the lack of recognition. It is now living peacefully with its neighbouring countries as well as being…

the midst of continuous tumult and starvation in Somalia. The vast majority of the strengths are prepared outside Somalia by US builders and uniformed military counselors. The US has likewise spent around $170 million to support the regularly incapable Somali national armed force. The African Union strengths control the greater part of Mogadishu, however Al-Shabab still holds the majority of the nation. Al-Shabab has driven radical endeavors in Somalia, against the nation's…

therefore not part of the dominate society i.e whiteness (Dyer). This narrative becomes abundantly clear in the opening minutes of the film. The audience is given a brief overview of the situation in Somalia during the time period that Black Hawk Down takes place in. The audience is informed of the fact that Somalia faces a crisis in terms of famine due to the central government being ousted and replaced by Aidid and his militia. The rest of the film is framed around the narrative of how…

Looking back at the Battle of Mogadishu, also known as Operation Rescue Hope particularly during the events of the third and fourth of October in nineteen ninety-three it is shown that maintaining high technological intelligence assets is what typically leads to failed goals. During Operation Rescue Hope more commonly known as Black Hawk Down U.S Forces utilized special operations in response to continue failed efforts to apprehend Mohammed Farah Aidid by the United Nations (UN) forces. This…

Something that has meaning, and powered me is this one song called “Hooyo” by Somalia. The word “hooyo” comes from Somali root word meaning “Mother.” This song talked a lot about this girl life and the things that she been through during her childhood, and the things that she overcome especially all the trials and challenges with the help of her mom. She also talks about how her mom been there for her from the start and how she do not want anything to mess up her relationship with her. She…

thousand people win. This information isn’t common because in the United States we are privileged enough to not have to worry about it, but for people like Abdi it’s there ticket to a better life in America. In the story, “Abdi and the Golden Ticket”, a Somalia refugee living in Kenya wins the Golden Ticket, giving him a spot on the short list for an American Visa. The problem is that before Abdi can cash his prize the police start raiding, specifically targeting Somalian refugees. With much…

Maryam was born 1951 in the capital of Somalia Mogadishu. She is from a small family who consist of parents and two siblings. She is the oldest child in the family and her sister Halima was born in Mogadishu, the same house Maryam was born. Her father was a soldier and used to go to different cities in Somali. Her father went to a city called Kismayo, and built a house for his family. He was a loving and a caring father. Therefore, after living in Kismayo by himself, he felt that he lives in…

President Clinton did remove the troops from Somalia after a few weeks. But with the mission failing miserably, the American people became furious with President Clinton’s decision on allowing the mission to take place. Rosenberg writes, “ President Clinton himself was appalled, and for the rest…

The person who I interviewed for the project goes by the name of Adam Barre. I met Adam in a Criminal Justice program last semester. Adam is Somolian, but was born and raised in Canada. His mother was born in Ethiopia and his father born in Somalia who both moved to Canada in 1985. I learned in the interview Adams grandfather was drafted into World War 2 to fight in Europe while his grandmother raised his mom. Both parents suffered poverty and hunger growing up. Due to Adams parents having a…