“The UN was successful in its interventions in Africa.” Discuss with reference to two of the following: Congo, Mozambique, Somalia or Rwanda.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that the UN was successful in its intervention in Africa. The response will be with reference to two countries. The reasons for the success or failure of the two interventions may predate the timeframe but must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. The judgements on success or failure should consider the nature and extent of the crisis, the aims of the opposing sides as well as contributing cultural and ethnic factors. The outcome of the UN intervention should also be discussed with respect to the degree to which conflicts were resolved, the costs human and otherwise of the intervention, the extent to which the UN intervention created a lasting settlement, the degree to which the settlement was supported by all groups in the chosen countries as well as outside forces. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.