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2/2001 - "Somalia"

On Monday, 28 May 2001, heavy mortar and gunfire broke the stillness of the night in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). The commotion began when a rebellious army unit attacked the home of President Ange-Felix Patasse. Within two days, it became clear that forces loyal to the elected government had suppressed the coup attempt. The attempted coup in the CAR holds important lessons, for both policy-makers and academics, which go far beyond a simplistic analysis that points to poor civil-military relations on the African continent.

Articles

1. Editorial 
   Authors: Solomon, H.
   p.3
2. Trends in the public sector 
   Authors:
   p.4-5
3. Trends in preventive action 
   Authors:
   p.6-8
4. Trends in constitutional and political development 
   Authors:
   p.9-11
5. Reconstruction of a collapsed state 
   Authors: Adar, K.G.
   p.12-18
6. Interview with prime minister Ali Khalif Galayhd 
   Authors:
   p.19-21
7. Constitution writing 
   Authors: Nantulya, P.
   p.22-23
8. The presidency 
   Authors: Napier, C.; Masemola, H.
   p.24-27
9. From unity to union 
   Authors: Bakwesegha, M.
   p.28-33
10. Drawing the line 
    Authors: Meissner, R.
    p.34-37

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