Mediation of Local Conflicts in the Sahel
The destruction of entire villages in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is a sign of devastating conflicts returning in the Sahel. Communities are both victims and agents of violence yet are excluded from official peace processes. The
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) has found success in preventing and mitigating community violence through a local approach to mediation. In this report, HD shares insights from the people at the heart of the initiatives; their perspectives on the conflict dynamics in the region; and the resolution tools that have proven effective in reducing violence and building tolerance. The report emphasizes that to bring lasting peace to the Sahel, one must build on the benefits of local mediation to advance a formal process between states and armed groups and put an end to hostilities.
https://www.hdcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Publication-EN-1.pdf
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