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Author : Sidney R. Waldron,Naima Ali Hasci
Publisher : Nordic Africa Institute
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN : 9171063633
Author : Abdulkadir O. Farah
Publisher : Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781912234868
Since the final collapse of Somalia's repressive regime in 1991, Somalia has presented the world not only with the most profound case of state collapse witnessed in modern times but also with one of the most intriguing cases of political fragmentation, armed conflicts, lawlessness and statelessness. Inevitably the last 20 years of statelessness and chaos has left the Somali economy destitute and made Somalia to be ranked among the five poorest 'countries' in the world. Contributors to this volume examine efforts at reconstituting the failed Somali state and the role of the Somali Diaspora and civil society groups in the processes. They also analyse how the Somali Diaspora and civil society in Somalia engage and cooperate to further processes of state-reconstitution in Somalia as well as help the Somali Diaspora adjust in their host nations.
Author : Wondem Asres Degu
Publisher : Red Sea Press(NJ)
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015074250120
Author : Zeynab Ali
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781524564087
Cataclysm has inflicted many conflicts and desolation in the Horn of Africa, resulting in the establishment of terrorist groups, famine, and the collapse and division of governments. The war and hunger that contributed in the collapse of the Somalian government resulted in the persecution of minority groups in Somalia and led those groups of people to flee to Kenya, where the worlds oldest refugee camps would later be established as a safe haven for those minority groups. This is the incredible story of a Kenyan-born teen who later learns about her true identity as a former Somali refugee. She explores her familys history and learns about their survival in the horrific Somali civil war. As an activist, Zeynab addresses the struggles immigrant and refugee families encounter in the United States, hoping to spread awareness of immigration. In this book, she shares her experience of growing up in the United States and how her own life inspired her to become the decisive, optimistic young activist she is today.
Author : Liisa Laakso,Petri Hautaniemi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781783600991
Exiled populations, who increasingly refer to themselves as diaspora communities, hold a strong stake in the fate of their countries of origin. In a world becoming ever more interconnected, they engage in 'long-distance politics' towards, send financial remittances to and support social development in their homelands. Transnational diaspora networks have thus become global forces shaping the relationship between countries, regions and continents. This important intervention, written by scholars working at the cutting edge of diaspora and conflict, challenges the conventional wisdom that diaspora are all too often warmongers, their time abroad causing them to become more militant in their engagement with local affairs. Rather, they can and should be a force for good in bringing peace to their home countries. Featuring in-depth case studies from the Horn of Africa, including Somalia and Ethiopia, this volume presents an essential rethinking of a key issue in African politics and development.
Author : Joanna Lewis
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780197644232
This book is about Somali mothers and daughters who came to Britain in the 1990s to escape civil war. Many had never left Somalia before, followed nomadic traditions, did not speak English, were bereaved and were suffering from PTSD. Their stories begin with war and genocide in the north, followed by harrowing journeys via refugee camps, then their arrival and survival in London. Joanna Lewis exposes how they rapidly recovered, mobilising their networks, social capital and professional skills. Crucial to the recovery of the now breakaway state of (former British) Somaliland, these women bore a huge burden, but inspired the next generation, with many today caught between London and a humanitarian impulse to return home. Lewis reveals three histories. Firstly, the women's personal history, helping us to understand resilience as an individual, lived historical process that is both positive and negative, and both inter- and intra-generational. Secondly, a collective history of refugees as rebuilders, offering insight into the dynamism of the Somali diaspora. Finally, the forgotten history and hidden legacies of Britain's colonial past, which have played a key role in shaping this dramatic, sometimes upsetting, but always inspiring story: the power of women to heal the scars of war.
Author : Johannes Dragsbaek Schmidt,Leah Kimathi,Michael Omondi Owiso
Publisher : Springer
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030037215
This volume sheds new light on the refugees and forced migration at the Horn of Africa and East Africa. Adopting a multidisciplinary perspective, it traces historical, structural, and geopolitical factors to reveal the often brutal uprooting of people in a region that hosts more than three million refugees and almost six million internally displaced persons (IDPs). By doing so, it enriches our understanding of the socio-economic, geopolitical and humanitarian causes and implications of migration and population displacement. The book is divided into five parts, focusing on different drivers of involuntary displacement and people’s uprooting: The first part covers geopolitical conflicts rooted partly in the colonial and Cold War geographies. The second part then focuses on security aspects and conflicts, while the third looks at encampment and refugee policies as well as refugee agencies. Part four highlights issues of forced repatriation and human trafficking. Lastly, part five analyzes the dynamics of refugee camps.
Author : Adele Galipo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429957130
Return migration has received growing levels of attention in both academic and policy circles in recent years, as the African diaspora's role in contributing to the development of their country of origin has become apparent. However, little is known about the lived experiences of those who come back, and even less about the ways in which their return shapes socio-political dynamics on the ground. This book aims to unpack the complexities of migrant transnational experiences as situated in global political and economic processes. In particular, the book takes the case of the return of skilled and educated Somalis from Western Europe and North America, in an attempt to recast the idea of diaspora return and transnational ethnography in a more political light, and to show how these returnees are both subject to and generative of important political conditions that are transforming Somaliland society. Overall, the book captures the complexities of the migrant's position, showing that "return" is rarely permanent, and that success comes from perpetuating the transnational stance. This book will appeal to scholars of migration, diaspora, development and African studies, as well as to those interested in the Somali case specifically, the third biggest community of refugees in the world.
Author : Joëlle Moret
Publisher : SFM
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Forced migration
ISBN : 9782940379002
Somalis have been leaving their country for the last fifteen years, fleeing civil war, difficult economic conditions, drought and famine, and now constitute one of the largest diasporas in the world. Organized in the framework of collaboration between UNHCR and different countries, this research focuses on the secondary movements of Somali refugees. It was carried out as a multi-sited project in the following countries: Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, the Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland and Yemen. The report provides a detailed insight into the movements of Somali refugees that is, their trajectories, the different stages in their migra-tion history and their underlying motivations. It also gives a compara-tive overview of different protection regimes and practices.
Author : Hiram A. Ruiz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Political refugees
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081791274
In the Horn of Africa, the prolonged stay of thousands of refugees, most of whom have lived in exile since the late 1970's, is creating negative repercussions both for refugees and for the countries of asylum. This situation has led to cases of forced repatriation and has made it increasingly difficult for new asylum seekers to gain recognition of their refugee status. In addition, the famine which struck again in late 1987 and early 1988 has given rise to a new wave of famine victims, which has complicated the already difficult situation for refugees in the Horn. This report seeks to promote a better understanding of the complex situation in the Horn of Africa by presenting the historical context for many of the problems in the region today. The author details the specific circumstances that led to each refugee group to seek asylum in neighbouring countries and discusses the problems facing both refugees and governments in the countries of asylum. In addition, the author presents contrasting perspectives on the causes of famine in Ethiopia. Finally, suggestions are made for alleviating the suffering of the people in the Horn. The author recommends actions to be taken by governments, international organizations and concerned individuals to help improve the situation of the refugees, the relations between refugee and local host communities and the ability of countries of asylum to provide assistance.
Author : Joëlle Moret
Publisher : SFM
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Refugees
ISBN : 9782940379040
This study describes the profile of the Somali population living in Switzerland, as well as highlights their migration histories and trajectories. The analysis is complemented by a detailed insight into the living conditions and asylum policies in Switzerland and other host countries along the route. The aim of this double-layer analysis (micro and meso levels) is to provide a detailed understanding of the motives that prompt Somali refugees to undertake secondary movements from a first country of asylum in the search of better conditions in another one. This study is part of a wide-ranging, multi-sited project focusing on the secondary movements of Somali refugees in eight countries in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
Author : Abdi Kusow,Stephanie R. Bjork
Publisher : Red Sea Press(NJ)
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015077632431
For nearly two decades, and particularly since the civil war, Somali men, women - and sometimes even children without family - fled the country in droves. This book represents the first attempt to map the social and cultural contours of the Somali diaspora in a global context. Using case studies from Somali communities in Africa, Europe and North America, the contributors to this volume construct a global framework for studying the Somali diaspora - comparing dispersed Somalis in different cultural, economic, political and racial contexts.
Author : Joel Frushone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112195115
Author : Anna Lindley
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781845458324
As migration from poverty-stricken and conflict-affected countries continues to hit the headlines, this book focuses on an important counter-flow: the money that people send home. Despite considerable research on the impact of migration and remittances in countries of origin - increasingly viewed as a source of development capital - still little is known about refugees' remittances to conflict-affected countries because such funds are most often seen as a source of conflict finance. This book explores the dynamics, infrastructure, and far-reaching effects of remittances from the perspectives of people in the Somali regions and the diaspora. With conflict driving mass displacement, Somali society has become progressively transnational, its vigorous remittance economy reaching from the heart of the global North into wrecked cities, refugee camps, and remote rural areas. By 'following the money' the author opens a window on the everyday lives of people caught up in processes of conflict, migration, and development. The book demonstrates how, in the interstices of state disruption and globalisation, and in the shadow of violence and political uncertainty, life in the Somali regions goes on, subject to complex transnational forms of social, economic, and political innovation and change.
Author : Louis FitzGibbon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015001538829