| ID | 179366 |
| Title Proper | Like a Chicken in a Cage |
| Other Title Information | Civil Resistance, militant Islamist Rulers and Traditional Authorities in Southern Somalia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Skjelderup, Michael W |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article explores civilian agency and civil resistance under Islamist insurgents’ rule in southern Somalia in the period 2006 to 2012. After almost two decades of civil war, local institutions were weakened and the communities could not resist tight Islamist control. The traditional authorities either fled or chose to cooperate with the new rulers. However, while treading a fine line, traditional authorities were still able to raise community concerns and influence the Islamist rulers’ behaviour through limited forms of civil resistance. Although not changing the overall political situation, traditional authorities were instrumental in reducing tension and improving civilian life. |
| `In' analytical Note | Civil Wars Vol. 23, No.1; Mar 2021: p.82-103 |
| Journal Source | Civil Wars Vol: 23 No 1 |
| Key Words | Civil Resistance ; Traditional Authorities ; Southern Somalia ; Militant Islamist Rulers |