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human-rights-abuses

Reports of police and military abuses against ethnic Somalis, including criminal reprisals and sexual violence, are documented.

2 chapters across 1 book

City of Thorns: Nine Lives in the World's Largest Refugee Camp (2016)Ben Rawlence

PART TWO

Part Two of 'City of Thorns' details the complex political and social dynamics surrounding the Dadaab refugee camps and the broader Somali conflict. It covers international interventions, local militia recruitment, the role of refugees in camp management, and the economic and security challenges faced by both refugees and host communities. The chapter also highlights issues of corruption, military actions, and the precarious humanitarian situation exacerbated by funding shortfalls.

Further Reading

The chapter 'Further Reading' provides an extensive bibliography of scholarly works, reports, books, and articles related to Somalia, the Somali refugee crisis, regional conflicts, and humanitarian issues. It serves as a resource guide for readers to deepen their understanding of the political, social, and historical contexts surrounding the world's largest refugee camp and the broader East African region. The references cover topics such as armed conflict, radicalization, humanitarian intervention, refugee experiences, and human rights abuses.