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UN Peacekeeping in Africa - A Critical Examination and Recommendations for Improvement (Paperback, 1st ed. 2017)
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UN Peacekeeping in Africa - A Critical Examination and Recommendations for Improvement (Paperback, 1st ed. 2017)
Series: SpringerBriefs in Criminology
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This timely volume explores the "dark side" of United Nations (UN)
Peacekeeping in Africa: when rather than help establish a rule of
law in the host country, they become perpetrators of crime. The
work of the UN peacekeepers is generally comprised of police and
military personnel, from countries who contribute voluntarily to
assist war-torn countries create conditions for lasting peace.
Overall, these peacekeeping efforts are perceived positively, with
volunteers giving their time and risking their lives to bring
normalcy and peace to civilians in countries with conflict. In
fact, there are cases where UN Peacekeepers are sometimes the
victims of violent crimes, and need security and protection
themselves. Although instances of abuse are not widespread and are
certainly not isolated to Africa, this work focuses on Africa
because there is a high concentration of UN Peacekeepers there, and
lessons learned can be applied to other regions. The instances of
abuse cover serious crimes including sexual abuse and exploitation,
child and arms trafficking, and corruption, all of some of the most
vulnerable populations in the world at the time. Although these
instances are not extensive, they remain a fundamental problem
because there is no existing mechanism for prosecution in the
international area: it is only the troops' home country, not the
UN, who has the right to exercise criminal jurisdiction. The also
undermine the good work that UN Peacekeepers are doing all over the
world. This work is concerned with highlighting why these instances
occur, and why specific forms of abuse are more prevalent than
others. It also discusses how to prevent abuse and violations from
happening in the first place, and creating a culture of change and
accountability. Finally, taking into account cultural and legal
systems from troops' home countries, the author considers the ways
that local rules can be aligned with international standards. In
will be of interest to researchers in Criminology and Criminal
Justice, International Relations, Sociology and Demography, Public
Health, Comparative Law, and other related disciplines.
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