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The turbulent decade : confronting the refugee crises of the 1990s
Published by W.W. Norton, New York
ISBN 9780393057737
Bib Id 2306337
Copyright 2005
Edition 1st ed.
Description xiv, 402 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
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Leader
03904cam a22005774a 4500
LCCN
2004-026998
ISBN
0393057739 (hardcover)
9780393057737 (hardcover) $27.95
0393929221
9780393929225
International Article Number
9780393929225
Call #
362.8709 O
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Title
The turbulent decade : confronting the refugee crises of the 1990s
Edition
1st ed.
Copyright Date
2005
Description
xiv, 402 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-386) and index.
Contents
The Kurdish refugee crisis -- Protecting refugees in the Balkan Wars -- Crises in the great lakes region of Africa -- The Afghan refugees -- Conclusion : humanitarian action in war and peace.
Summary
"In this important, engaging memoir Sadako Ogata recounts the experiences and lessons of her tenure as United Nations high commissioner for refugees during the "turbulent decade" of the 1990s. A tireless advocate for the victims of war, Ogata tells the on-the-ground story of four volatile regions in which she directed relief: Iraq, the Balkans, the African Great Lakes region, and Afghanistan. She explores issues of refugee protection and humanitarian assistance; coordination between humanitarian organizations, NATO, and other militaries; and the global political and strategic climate in which these crises occurred. With an eye to the future, she asks the world community to assess the limits of humanitarian action, and to work toward real political solutions when conflicts arise"--
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