“It is only the Somalis themselves - and I don't hide that fact when I ...” — Jan Egeland Quote

It is only the Somalis themselves - and I don't hide that fact when I meet the political leaders here - they themselves have to stop their old practices of fighting each other every time they have a problem. They have to learn how to do peaceful conflict resolution.

No amount of humanitarian assistance can protect people from being attacked.

We estimate that humanitarian agencies have access to about 350,000 vulnerable people in Darfur - only about one third of the estimated total population in need.

I think the biggest challenge for Somalia has been the sense that it is a hopeless case of incomprehensible internal conflicts and there is nothing we can do.

My father provided some very important guidance in how we deal with conflict and polarization.

You can educate people on how to preempt their own conflict.

The Book of Revelation is all about the conflict, the contest between the forces of Good and Evil.

I like tough relationships. I think relationships with conflict are good for you - you learn. But you can't listen too much. I have a strong point of view, and it's important that I fight for my ideas.

Conflict, when mismanaged, destroys.