^Not really, the book 'The Somali conflict' was written by Mark Bradbury, an anthropologist who's considered to be an authority on East africa. I don't think he reached that status by sitting with islaamo and having tea with them. He was based in Somalia until 1992 as the head of an NGO
Mark Bradbury trained in anthropology, rural development and conflict analysis. He worked in Sudan from 1983-88 as a teacher and with ActionAid and was then country director with ActionAid in Somalia until 1992. Mark now works as a freelance social analyst for a wide range of organizations, including ACORD, ActionAid, OXFAM, Overseas Development Institute, UNICEF, UNDP, DFID, Conciliation Resources and others. He has extensive experience in conflict situations, particularly in the Horn of Africa, West Africa and Kosovo, where he has done many field studies and evaluations. Mark's publications include studies on Somalia, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Kosovo, conflict and development, conflict resolution, human rights and complex emergencies.
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