Somalia
Mohamed Sahnoun
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Somalia
Published
1994
Publisher
U.S. Institute of Peace Press
Pages
89
Description
By 1992, starvation, disease, and death had engulfed Somalia and its people. As disaster befell the country, the international community proved unwilling or unable to provide the humanitarian and peacekeeping assistance that was desperately needed. The result, contends Mohamed Sahnoun, UN special representative to Somalia in 1992, was the continued spread of a tragedy that had already reached unthinkable proportions. In this compelling volume, Sahnoun describes his first-hand experience in Somalia and argues that if the international community - and specifically the United Nations - had intervened earlier and more effectively, much of the catastrophe that unfolded could have been avoided. In part a vivid personal memoir and in part a case study of multilateral intervention, the book provides concrete examples of how the failure of international intervention in different phases of the crisis in Somalia led to further deterioration. The author also assesses the reasons for the "absence of adequate and timely action" and examines how the United Nations can better fulfill its expanded role in promoting stability and providing humanitarian relief in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Somalia?
This edition of Somalia has approximately 89 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Somalia?
For most readers, Somalia typically takes between 1h 51m and 1h 14m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 22,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 22,250 words
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The estimated word count for Somalia is approximately 22,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Somalia?
Somalia was written by Mohamed Sahnoun.
When was Somalia published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.