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Black Hawks Rising: The Story of AMISOMs Successful War against Somali Insurgents, 20072014,Used
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Black Hawks Rising tells the story of the formation and deployment of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) in March 2007. Initially confined to peacekeeping within the Mogadishu enclave, it transformed into a peacemaking mission. Many including the author, who predicted the mission was DOA (Dead on Arrival) gave the mission little chance of success. As a fighting force, however, AMISOM took on the Somali insurgents in 2010; expelled them from Central Mogadishu on Saturday, 6 August 2011; and expanded control of territory under the Somali Government in the succeeding years to most of Somalia.The opening chapters of the book take the reader behind the scenes to highlight the inconsistent and sometimes disastrous US policy in the Horn of Africa generally, and in Somalia (specifically dating back to the Kennedy administration in the early 1960s). Under President George Bush, the US strongly and vigorously opposed deployment of regional African troops in Somalia instead sponsoring Somali factions to fight against each other and, when that flopped, egged on Ethiopia to invade Somalia in December 2006, which caused the rise of violent insurgency that spilled across borders. Young jihadists streamed from the heart of USA to fight the invaders.To clean up the mess, the Bush administration finally supported the deployment of regional troops. Black Hawks Rising captures intimately the stories of the men and women who made up AMISOM: their triumphs, setbacks and victories. The spotlight focuses on the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF), whose Herculean efforts supported by Burundi National Defence Forces (BNDF) and later the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), Forces Armes Djiboutiennes (FAD), Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) and Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) were pivotal to the success of the mission. Their dedication, professionalism, ideological commitment, hard work and humanity turned Somalia from a wasted nation to one with hope for peace, stability and a better future for the Somali people.Like Heru the HawkGod of Ancient Egypt AMISOMs new breed of African peacewarriors have demonstrated the capacity to work across borders regionally, continentwide and globally to help resolve conflicts whenever and wherever they arise protecting lives and property, and preventing genocides before they happen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Black Hawks Rising'? A: The book focuses on the formation and deployment of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) from 2007 to 2014, detailing its transformation from a peacekeeping mission into an active peace-making force against Somali insurgents.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide regarding US involvement in Somalia? A: It outlines the inconsistent US policy in the Horn of Africa, dating back to the Kennedy administration, and discusses the detrimental effects of US actions that fueled insurgency before finally supporting regional troop deployments.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Black Hawks Rising'? A: The author of the book is Opiyo Oloya.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Black Hawks Rising'? A: The book contains 286 pages.
- Q: When was 'Black Hawks Rising' published? A: The book was published on August 5, 2016.
- Q: What is the condition of the book upon purchase? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: What themes are explored in the stories of AMISOM's personnel? A: The book highlights the dedication, professionalism, and human experiences of the men and women in AMISOM, showcasing their efforts to bring hope and stability to Somalia.
- Q: Which countries' forces are highlighted in the mission detailed in the book? A: The book focuses on the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), along with contributions from Burundi, Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Sierra Leone.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Black Hawks Rising'? A: The title symbolizes the emergence of a new breed of African peace-warriors, drawing a parallel to Heru, the Hawk-God of Ancient Egypt, and emphasizes the transformative role of AMISOM in conflict resolution.