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USIP has been working to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan since 2002 through programs designed to improve understanding of peaceful dispute resolution, advance peace education in schools and communities, enhance dialogue between leading Afghans and the international community, and promote the rule of law. USIP established an office in Kabul in 2008. This on the ground presence has greatly increased USIP's contact with and understanding of events, programs, and attitudes in Afghanistan, and has strengthened its capacity to execute innovative and effective programs in the country. |
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In 2009, the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission cited the historic discontent with the role of state institutions as one of the major factors behind Liberia's 14 year civil war, which ended in 2003. Lack of a reliable and appropriate mechanism for resolving disputes through the state justice system helped foster the social, political, and economic marginalization of a majority of the country’s population. USIP's programming in Liberia is centered around improving the citizenry's access to justice - through programs that target not only formal justice institutions, but also local legal practices and perceptions of justice. |
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As South Sudan deals with challenges posed by a massive influx of returnees, threats from rebel militia and the north, and the strengthening of state institutions, its people are working towards a more peaceful future. USIP engages on many of these issues - explore our featured analysis and highlights from work in the field. |
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In the Republic of Sudan, governance issues related to the marginalization of many groups from the central concentration of wealth and power in Khartoum remain at the heart of the ongoing conflicts throughout the country, including in Darfur and Southern Kordofan. USIP engages in Sudan on many of these critical issues, with the overarching goal of promoting the resolution of Sudan’s governance and stability issues through a comprehensive approach. |
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On July 9th, 2011 the Republic of South Sudan declared independence, resulting in the most significant redrawing of the map of Africa since decolonization. Both new Sudans face a series of internal and external challenges to peace. The U.S. Institute of Peace is engaging on many of these key issues in an effort to help build a more peaceful, stable and secure Sudan. |