In Kenya, military operations against al-Shabaab ended up alienating the local population and exacerbating divisions. A grassroots peace effort brought together citizens, police and army leaders, and the government to find a shared solution—and drive the region out of a crisis. One of the leaders of that effort, Search For Common Ground Kenya’s Director Judy Kimamo, tells the story of what happened to UN Global Dispatch…
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