Are there certain cultural, religious or ethnic characteristics of the armed group that may influence the armed groups strategy/approach?
Humanitarian negotiators should consider how cultural, religious or ethnic characteristics of an armed group might influence the group’s strategy, commitment to implementation and/or conduct. In this regard, knowledge of the local culture and the population from which the armed group is drawn can be invaluable. There may be traditional warrior’ or hunter’ identifications with being a member of an armed group, or the group may state that it is acting legitimately in accordance with the religious beliefs/traditions of its members.
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