Refugees, the State and the Politics of Asylum in Africa (Hardcover)

How can we understand the plight of refugees in Africa? Why are refugees now spending an average of 17 years in exile? Why have African states required refugees to remain in isolated and insecure camps? Is there a better approach to the needs of refugees in Africa?
This book answers these questions by examining the history and politics of asylum in Africa and the response of key African states to the mass arrival and prolonged presence of refugees. By situating the question of refugees within the broader context of African politics, the book outlines the broad range of factors that influence the asylum policies of African states. Building from these lessons, the book outlines the politics of asylum in Africa and proposes a new approach to addressing the needs of the continent's refugees.
This approach leads to important lessons not only for the study of asylum in Africa, but also for the future of refugee protection in Africa.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	St Antony's Series
Release date:	September 2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	J. Milner
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	235
ISBN-13:	978-0-230-21504-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > Immigration & emigration Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Refugees & political asylum Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General
LSN:	0-230-21504-1
Barcode:	9780230215047

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