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“I think now Somalia is turning a corner and we can, with the new political development, build on momentum - really build a peaceful future.”

Quote by Jan Egeland

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Jan Egeland is a Norwegian politician born on September 12, 1957. He has extensive experience in the field of international peace and conflict resolution, having served as Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs and holding several senior positions at the United Nations. more

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