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Persistence of division: after the Berlin Wall

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From Oppression to Hope: A Shift in Somalia's Political Landscape

This chapter examines the transformative political changes in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia following the end of a brutal regime. It features personal stories from former political prisoners and discusses the stark contrast between their past experiences of torture in Jael Ogaden prison and the new, more humane governance under the current prime minister. The conversation addresses ongoing struggles for transitional justice while highlighting emerging dialogues of hope and reconciliation among the previously conflicting factions.

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