"It is only the Somalis themselves - and I don't hide that fact when I meet the political leaders here - they themselves have to stop their old practices of fighting each other every time they have a problem. They have to learn how to do peaceful conflict resolution"

In this quote, Jan Egeland is emphasizing the importance of self-responsibility for the Somali people. He acknowledges that he freely expresses this belief to political leaders in Somalia. Egeland thinks that the root of the continuous conflicts in Somalia lies within the Somali individuals themselves. He advises them to break away from their old practices of resorting to violence whenever they face a problem. Instead, he motivates them to discover and practice tranquil conflict resolution. This quote highlights the requirement for the Somali individuals to take ownership of their actions and work towards creating a more serene and stable society.