Information on "Conflict Types" and "Sierra Leone"
May 2012
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24 May 2012
Sierra Leone 2012: Gauging the Temperature for a Peaceful Election
Author: Edward K Jombla, Pat Marckarone, Fattu F Gbloh, Thomas Kargbo
Publisher: West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)
This policy brief gives an overview of the current political dynamics in Sierra Leone. More on «Sierra Leone 2012: Gauging the Temperature for a Peaceful Election»
July 2009
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Jul 2009
Why Should Mediators Consider the Economic Dimensions of Conflicts?
Author: Mike Davis
Publisher: Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre)
This article summarizes the case for mediators giving greater consideration to the economic dimensions of conflicts – particularly those concerning natural resources. More on «Why Should Mediators Consider the Economic Dimensions of Conflicts?»
January 2009
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2009
Sexual Abuse Survivors and the Complex of Traditional Healing
Author: Mats Utas
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
This study gives insights into sexual abuse and local healing methods from the aftermath of one war: the Sierra Leone civil war (1991–2002). More on «Sexual Abuse Survivors and the Complex of Traditional Healing»
October 2008
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Oct 2008
Resource-Conflict Links in Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Author: Ruben de Koning
Publisher: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
This paper discusses solutions to the "resource curse" scenario, whereby resource revenues in West and Central Africa corrupt governments and fuel rebel groups. More on «Resource-Conflict Links in Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo»
January 2008
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2008
AJCR Volume 8 No. 1, 2008
Author: Jannie Malan, Jonah Leff, Claude-Hélène Mayer, Christian Boness, Lynette Louw, Mark Davidheiser, Aniuska M Luna, David McCoy
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
This issue of the African Journal on Conflict Resolution (AJCR) discusses approaches to conflict resolution, mitigation and mediation in selected African countries. More on «AJCR Volume 8 No. 1, 2008 » -
2008
Buying Peace with Diamonds?
Author: Kendra Dupuy, Helga Malmin Binningsbø
Publisher: Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
Power-sharing provisions were crucial in convincing rebels from the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) to sign the 1999 Lomé Peace Agreement. More on «Buying Peace with Diamonds?» -
2008
The Geography of Insurgent Organization and its Consequences for Civil Wars
Author: Patrick Johnston
Publisher: Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC)
This article investigates the determinants of armed group organization and the downstream effects of organization on civil wars. More on «The Geography of Insurgent Organization and its Consequences for Civil Wars»
October 2007
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Oct 2007
Wie ein Phönix aus der Asche? Der Stand der Friedenskonsolidierung in Sierra Leone nach den Wahlen
Author: Helen Radeke
Publisher: Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC)
Dieser BICC Focus präsentiert einen Überblick über den Stand der Friendenskonsolidierung in Sierra Leone und benennt Handlungsoptionen für deutsche und internationale Akteure. More on «Wie ein Phönix aus der Asche? Der Stand der Friedenskonsolidierung in Sierra Leone nach den Wahlen»
July 2007
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12 Jul 2007
Sierra Leone - The Election Opportunity
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report addresses Sierra Leone's national development since the end of the civil war in 2002 and sets out the challenge of the parliamentary and presidential elections in August 2007. More on «Sierra Leone - The Election Opportunity»
January 2007
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2007
Conflict as Integration: Youth Aspiration to Personhood in the Teleology of Sierra Leone's "Senseless War"
Author: Nathaniel King
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
This paper examines the views of the Sierra Leoneans on the notion of their country having fought a "senseless war. More on «Conflict as Integration: Youth Aspiration to Personhood in the Teleology of Sierra Leone's "Senseless War"»


