The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) during armed conflict: the case of Sudan and Somalia

The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs)in Sudan and Somalia constitutes one of the greatest human tragedy of our time since the end of the Cold War. The concept of IDPs is immense and growing. This research paper addressed the plight of IDPs during armed conflict in Sudan and Somalia. This paper also investigated into the existing institutional and legal frameworks for the protection of IDPs during armed conflict and critically highlight some of the weaknesses of these institutions and legal instruments that protect IDPs during armed conflict.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of the Western Cape

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Keyanti, Frederick Kanjo

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• van der Poll, Letetia

• Internally displaced persons
• Sudan
• Legal status
• laws
• Somalia
• Migration
• Internal
• Law and legislation
• Human rights